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Living in The Hague region

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Following national measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, only visitors with an appointment will be attended to. Please read about our revised services for the latest updates.

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Latest news

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15/04/2021

Ideas for outings in The Hague during May holidays

End of April this year marks the start of the May holidays ‘meivakantie’ for most schools. With the lockdown still in effect, what are the options available around The Hague to entertain your tireless tots? We have some ideas!

Happy girl on bike amongst cherry blossoms

15/04/2021

The Netherlands: the best place to raise children

In September 2020, the Netherlands again ranked first for raising the happiest children compared against 41 other wealthy countries, in a study by UNICEF. What makes the Netherlands good at raising happy kids?

Information about coronavirus for internationals

We have created a resource centre for all essential information about coronavirus in the Netherlands.

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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).

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.

Event Calendar

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CONNECT Webinar – Housing and Settling-in

We have invited three speakers who are familiar with the challenges associated with expats and internationals, to share their insights on Housing and Settling-in.

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CONNECT Webinar – Families and Children

This webinar is for young families, and couples planning to start a family.

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.

How is The Hague International Centre affected by the new coronavirus (COVID-19)?

In order to safeguard visitors and personnel from the coronavirus, only 30 people are allowed in the City Hall's public spaces at any given time.

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.

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ACCESS

The Hague

Delft

Leidschendam-Voorburg