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 

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