Expat Centre Leiden
"We aim to make international employment and life in Leiden and the greater region a successful experience."
What you need to know - Learn all about coming to and living in the Leiden region
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Visit Our Helpdesk
Visit Our Helpdesk
Make a registration appointmentGround floor of LEVEL building
Bargelaan 190, 2333 CWHave a look at our opening hours
Book a free video call with our helpdeskRegistration appointments have a service fee
All our other services are free![]()
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Expat Essentials booklet
Expat Essentials booklet
Download the Expat Essentials bookletThe 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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Daily Life
Daily Life
Daily lifeWhen 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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Events
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Floating ice rink
Floating ice rink![]()
Everyone can enjoy the beautiful Christmas track on the Nieuwe Rijn again!
9 December 2022 until 8 January 2023
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Healthcare in the Netherlands
Healthcare in the Netherlands![]()
Unsure about how healthcare insurance works in the Netherlands? We are joining forces with Leiden University, and...
Thursday 15 December
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LET's "The Seagull"
LET's "The Seagull"![]()
LET theater brings their own new ENGLISH Version of Chekhovs classic first Succes “The SEAGULL” to Leiden's stages,...
2 and 3 December
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News
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All About Pakjesavond
All About Pakjesavond![]()
What is Pakjesavond? What are 'surprises'? And what do shoes have to do with any of this? Find the answers to all your Sinterklaas-related questions here!
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What is the Dutch National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG)?
What is the Dutch National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG)?![]()
If you’re planning on buying a house in the Netherlands, it’s important to know more about the National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG).
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Monitor Internationalisation 2022
Monitor Internationalisation 2022![]()
Leiden has become increasingly international, and we, together with the municipality of Leiden, have recently published a report that gives insight into the diversity of the region.
Expat Newsletters - Keep up to date with the latest news and events for Expats and their Employers
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