This procedure is known as the Expat Center Procedure and it offers a fast and easy way for international knowledge workers to complete their formalities. Representatives of the IND and the municipality of Eindhoven have representatives working from our offices providing a one-stop shop for newly arrived international knowledge workers.

Municipal registration and IND appointment under one roof

We help international knowledge workers living and/or working in one of the participating municipalities to complete formal procedures, including registering with the municipality (BRP), obtaining a citizen service number (BSN), and collecting residence and work documents. 

Quicker and easier 

Our accelerated procedure combines municipal registration and IND procedures into a single appointment at our offices (where representatives of the municipality and the IND provide the relevant services), allowing for faster and easier completion of formalities.

Fully operational in a shorter time

Internationals receive their BSN either immediately or within 5 working days, significantly faster than registering via the local municipality directly. This is extremely valuable as internationals are then able to complete other formalities, such as obtaining health insurance and opening a bank account more quickly.
 

See our Appointment at the Expat Center page for more information on making an appointment for the Expat Center Procedure and our Expat Center Procedure For Employers page for more information on what an employer needs to do to make use of this service for their employees.

Internationals

For internationals themselves we provide detailed information about living, working, and studying in the region in a variety of ways:

• Comprehensive website
• Range of handy in-depth guides
• Monthly newsletter
• Active presence on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram)
• Welcome bags
• Welcome desk

Employers

We also provide detailed information for employers about the factors involved in hiring internationals, as well as tips on how to retain international talent:

• Separate employer section on the website
• Range of handy guides
• One-to-one meetings for customized advice and information

This service is not only for companies hiring internationals for the first time, but also for more experienced companies.

For more specialized matters, our Partnership Program directs internationals and employers of internationals to specialist private service providers.

We organize our own events and joint events, we sponsor events, and we promote the events of our partners and other relevant organizations via our newsletter and our social media channels. 

• Brabant International Expo - a Holland Expat Center South annual event which brings internationals, employers, local businesses, support organizations, and social and cultural clubs and organizations together providing the opportunity for learning, socializing and networking.
• Homewards - a welcome to Eindhoven program for both internationals and locals, organized by the Living In Program in association with Brainport Eindhoven and This is Eindhoven.
• Winter Market Eindhoven- a community-building festive event from the Living In Program and The International Entrepreneurs Collective (TIEC)that celebrates the creativity, cultures, and connections that make Brabant a wonderful place to call home.
• Networking event for Official Partners - a Holland Expat Center South annual event, usually in September, for our Official Partners, giving them the opportunity to network with one another while also receiving an update on our current activities and future plans.
• Workshops and webinars for employers of internationals.
• Promote and help organize other events of interest to the international community, including events run by our Official Partners on topics such as housing or taxation.

We cultivate and maintain a wide network of contacts throughout the international and local communities, bringing businesses, internationals, support organizations, and local and international clubs and organizations together, helping internationals to integrate and get involved in their local communities.

We also run several programs and joint initiatives including: 

• The Partnership Program - a formal partnership which puts internationals and employers of internationals in touch with reliable businesses (known as Official Partners) who provide English-language, expat-related services. Official Partners pay a fee for participating in this program.
• Other partnerships with a range of non-profit support organizations (Support Partners) and social clubs and cultural organizations (Community Partners) to help internationals meet locals and get involved in their local community.
• The Living In Program which provides additional support to internationals, with a focus on helping accompanying partners/spouses and/or children, making sure that the whole family feels at home in Eindhoven.
• Dual career - a joint initiative from the Living In Program and the Expat Spouses Initiative (ESI). The Talent100 and Women for Women programs help the accompanying partner to rebuild their career.
• Employer-led approach to Dutch for internationals – a joint initiative from the municipality of Eindhoven, Holland Expat Center South, and Brainport voor Elkaar in association with employers in the region.
• Praat Nederlands met me! – an initiative to promote learning Dutch, using buttons to encourage locals to speak Dutch with those learning the language.

We conduct research into the socio-demographics and economic aspects of expats and highly skilled migrants and are also involved in lobbying for improved legislation and regulations related to those living, studying, and/or working in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Contact us for more information.

This cross-border information point for employers and employees is situated in our offices and provides information on topics such as social security, taxes, and employment law.