International employees

Living and working in the Netherlands involves a lot of things. That's why these pages and the Visa Service Desk help international LUMC residents find their way around LUMC and Dutch regulations.

Expat Center Leiden

The free app NLResearch helps foreign employees with their immigration to the Netherlands. For example, the app provides useful information about work, housing and the required documentation. The app is suitable for Android and iOS and free to download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

What does Visa Servicedesk do?

The Visa Service Desk handles the appointment of foreign employees and LUMC employees abroad. You can also contact the Visa Servicedesk for the following:

  • applications for entry and/or residence permits for family members of new employees from abroad;
  • applications for the 30% rule.

The Visa Service Desk is part of the Human Resources Department and is staffed by Human Resources Assistants from the departments. A representative from the Visa Service Desk will contact you to arrange your employment at LUMC and any immigration procedures with you.