Informatie voor Bestuurders
Terugblik 2023
Het was het drukste jaar ooit bij onze helpdesk, die ondersteuning biedt aan internationals die wonen en werken in de Leidse regio. In 2023 regelden 540 internationals hun BSN-inschrijving via ons, waarbij ze profiteerden van een welkomstafspraak van 30 minuten met onze helpdeskmedewerker. Naast BSN afspraken biedt wij ook videogesprekken en de mogelijkheid om via e-mail vragen te stellen. In totaal had onze helpdesk 1200 contactmomenten in 2023.
De meest gestelde vragen hadden betrekking op BSN registratieprocedures, gevolgd door huurwoningen en ziektekostenverzekeringen. Andere veelgestelde vragen hadden betrekking op belastingen, het vertalen en legaliseren van documenten en openbaar vervoer.
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Deciso Report 2024
Benieuwd hoeveel internationals er in de regio wonen en werken? Het Decisio-rapport (gefinancierd door LIC) bevat alle informatie.
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Interviews met Internationals
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Interview with an International: Ahmed
Interview with an International: Ahmed
Meet Ahmed, a Sudanese man who’s made Leiden his home. From exploring canals and joining local events to learning Dutch and finding hidden gems, Ahmed shares his journey of adapting to the Netherlands, building connections, and embracing a new life.
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Green Glasses - Adding Perspectives to the Leiden Experience
Green Glasses - Adding Perspectives to the Leiden Experience
A new book telling the stories of internationals in Leiden has just been published! Discover how they blended the best of their own cultures with their experiences in the Netherlands for a richer, fuller life.
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Interview With an International: Tanima Bhattacharya & Sreejit Bardhan
Interview With an International: Tanima Bhattacharya & Sreejit Bardhan
Meet Tanima and Sreejit, an Indian couple who embraced Leiden during the pandemic. They discuss adapting to the Dutch climate, missing home food, and building a new community. Plus, they share their favourite spots and some funny stories - discover more!
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Interview With an International: Haseeb Hassan
Interview With an International: Haseeb Hassan
In this interview, Haseeb Hassan from Pakistan shares the cultural surprises and challenges he faced, and how he overcame them. Despite the hurdles, his biggest achievements include buying a house in Leiden and securing permanent residency.
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Interview With an International: Rachel Parker
Interview With an International: Rachel Parker
Originally from the far north of England, Rachel Parker moved to Leiden two years ago. Read the full interview to learn more about her story as we discuss why she chose to settle in Leiden to how her background in anthropology made it easier to adapt.
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Interview With an International: Minu Mathew
Interview With an International: Minu Mathew
Originally from India, Minu came to The Netherlands and settled in Leiden about two years ago. She moved here with her husband whose startup was selected for the Dutch startup visa program. Her passion for fashion and knack for style has been...
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At Home in Leiden: Magdalena Palma
At Home in Leiden: Magdalena Palma
How do internationals feel in Leiden? What suprises them? What do they encounter? In 'At home in Leiden', newcomers living in Leiden are interviewed.
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Interview With an International: Ipek Kotan
Interview With an International: Ipek Kotan
In this edition of our Interview Series, we had the pleasure of sitting down with esteemed ceramic artist Ipek Kotan as she talks about her life in the Netherlands, how she settled in Leiden and the communities she is part of.