Expat Centre Leiden

Internationals can make an appointment with ECL to receive their BSN, a Welcome Bag and meet our helpdesk advisors.

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Ground floor of LEVEL building
Bargelaan 190, 2333 CW

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Expat Essentials booklet

The Expat Essentials book provides you with a good start in the Leiden region. It contains useful information on daily life issues like getting around, how to find a house or a job, joining a sports club, and where to find a good doctor or dentist. It also contains a full list of Expat Centre Leiden's partners; they offer services specific to internationals.
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Expat Essentials booklet
Daily Life

When do the school holidays take place? How can you find the right utility services for your home? What kind of taxes are there for internationals in the Netherlands? Find it here!
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