The Service Centre International Staff provides advice and different types of services to all international employees and guest researchers that come to pursue their academic career in Leiden,

We can help you with issues regarding:

• visas and permits
• taxes
• health insurance
• housing
• other immigration requirements 

Frequently asked questions

The government has announced that the measures against the coronavirus will be extended up to and including Tuesday 28 April.  In the frequently asked questions (FAQs) you can find the latest information about the consequences for your application or stay in the Netherlands. You can suggest topics that need to be addressed in these FAQs. Please contact us at our usual email addresses and phone number(s).

Contact us

Do you need a visa and a residence permit? The Service Centre will contact you with detailed information regarding the procedure. Have you already moved to the Netherlands and do you have a question or need our help? Please feel free to pay us a visit on weekdays from 8:30 – 17:00 (no appointment needed). Bring your LU-card to access the Oude UB. Or contact us by phone or email:

+31 (0) 71 527 7300
scis@leidenuniv.nl