Living & Working in Leiden-Expat Centre Leiden offers government services, information and provides a network for internationals living or working in the Leiden region
Internationals can make an appointment with ECL to receive their BSN, a Welcome Bag and meet our helpdesk advisors.
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.
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!