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Why The Hague region

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Living in The Hague region

Living in The Hague region

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The Hague International Centre

We are the point of contact for international staff of organisations and companies in The Hague, Delft, Leidschendam-Voorburg and Rijswijk. We offer you a soft landing and make you feel at home in The Hague region.

What do we do?

We offer information and guidance about living and working in The Hague region. We also take care of formalities such as municipal registration, citizen service number (BSN), issuance of residence permits. Moreover, we organise events for you to settle in The Hague region. We do this in close collaboration with our partners ACCESS and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).

FAQ

Can I exchange my driving licence for a Dutch one?

You may only exchange your licence for a Dutch one if you meet several important conditions.

How do I get a parking permit?

Applying for a parking permit differs per municipality. At the Municipality of The Hague, there are three ways to apply for a parking permit: online, in writing or in person.

How do I register at The Hague International Centre?

To register at The Hague International Centre, you or your employer need to make an appointment. You can make an appointment on this website, by filling out a form.

What is DigiD?

With your DigiD (short for Digital Identification), you can prove your identity online to hundreds of government organisations in order to get access to their services. It is like a digital version of your passport or driving licence.

Where can I find out about work and employment?

Anything you want to know about work in the Netherlands such as where to find a job, Dutch social security or Dutch work culture, you will find in our section on Work in the Netherlands.

Which education options are there for my child in The Hague region?

There are many different options for your child to attend school in The Hague region. There is both international and Dutch education on international or local schools.

Event Calendar

Carnaval

In the Netherlands, carnaval is enthusiastically celebrated, including creative costumes, lots of drinks and the music especially made for carnaval.

CPC run

On Sunday 8 March 2020, the 45th edition of the NN CPC (City-Pier-City) run in The Hague will take place. This family event attracts thousands of participants and spectators each year.

“Incredibly informative, educational and useful. I can recommend anyone with questions about a specific topic to visit a CONNECT event.”

Participant CONNECT event

Latest news

Ice skating

Ice skating: a Dutch tradition

It is winter in the Netherlands, which means that everyone gets excited about ice skating. Ice skating is part of the Dutch culture, so it is definitely not something to skip in your integration!

75 years of freedom

2020: 75 years of freedom

In 2020, all of the Netherlands will celebrate the fact that it has been 75 years since the country was liberated.

We are working together with

IND

ACCESS

The Hague

Delft

Leidschendam-Voorburg