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,

The Service Center International Staff (SCIS) offers services regarding:

• Immigration and formalities (e.g. residence permits)
• Housing
• Dual Career Services
• Social Events
• (Health) Insurances
• Taxes

Frequently asked questions

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 check out our extended FAQ page.

If you want to visit us please make an appointment as our presence at the office is limited. If you have an appointment you will need your LU-card to access the Oude UB. You can still contact us by phone or email:

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