Welcome to our region!

The Living In Program of the Municipality of Eindhoven and Holland Expat Center South recognizes that a new start in a completely new environment is not always easy and that’s why we want to help you to get to know Eindhoven and surroundings better with this booklet.

The Living In program is a program of the Eindhoven city council which aims to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment, in which you as an international feel at home earlier and more easily. In this program we work together with internationals on a daily basis, so we can meet the needs of internationals.

In our discussions with employers and educational institutions, we call for a warm welcome. For instance the monthly Welcome Evenings, in which you can get acquainted with other internationals and with the inner city. In addition to the Welcome Evenings, there are almost weekly events with information about studying, living, working, language and taxes.

We also want you to feel welcome in other urban facilities. For example, we are committed to better discoverability, accessibility and communication in culture, sports, events, education, etc.

In addition to more English language for our facilities, learning the Dutch language is often important. Especially if you have the intention to stay longer in the region, to learn Dutch has a lot of advantages. Think of finding work for your spouse or participating in activities organized in Dutch.

Holland Expat Center South is your starting point for information about settling into Brabant. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you!

Kind regards, Holland Expat

Center

South Team

About The Expat Center

Holland Expat Center South is a governmental one-stop shop for expats living and working in Brabant. Our mission is to promote and support international companies, highly skilled migrants, scientific researchers, and EU citizens by offering a fast and easy procedure for formalities, and providing information about the region.

At Holland Expat Center South, internationals can obtain information, as well as arrange the formal procedures regarding settlement in the Netherlands, including the municipal basic administration and residence documents. This applies to internationals living and/or working in one of the participating municipalities.

The Expat Center also provides regional information, and organizes events for the international community. These services are available free of charge, to every international living in the region.

Holland Expat Center South is a joint initiative of the participating municipalities, the Immigration and Naturalisation Services (IND), and the province of Noord-Brabant.

Please note www.hollandexpatcenter.com: The most comprehensive website for internationals living and working in Brabant.

The Holland Expat Center South has this new location as of February 2023.

Newsletter: Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and get up-to-date news about the region! www.hollandexpatcenter.com/newsletter/

Social Media: Connect with us!

LinkedIn - The Holland Expat Center

YouTube - HollandExpatCenter

Instagram - @thehollandexpatcentersouth

Events: Meet other internationals living in the area, and get information about important topics! Check www.hollandexpatcenter.com/events for more information!

Holland Expat Center South

• Eindhoven Location

Stadhuisplein 10

5611 EM Eindhoven

+31 (0)40 238 67 75 eindhoven@hollandexpatcenter.com

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Please note that there is no IND available on Fridays, and it is therefore not possible to pick up your residence permit.

• Expat Information Desk Breda

International School Breda

For local information and events in Breda and region. Not for formalities. +31 (0)76 560 78 70

Opening Hours

Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 - 12:00 www.hollandexpatcenter.com

Holland Expat Center South is closed on public holidays.

Note: Information in this publication may be reproduced with written permission. Holland Expat Center South accepts no liability for any information contained in this guide.