Rotterdam International Center
Supporting international newcomers and their employers in Rotterdam. The goal is to make newcomers feel at home in the Rotterdam region. All services, except BSN registation and immigration, are free of charge.
Services
Formalities
The International Center offers one-stop-shop services to help you settle in. Take care of essential paperwork upon arrival like your registration and BSN appointment, collect your residence permit document or provide biometrics to the IND, or open a Dutch bank account.
Practical information
Do you have questions about living in Rotterdam and the Netherlands? Rotterdam International Center provides you with information and advice about healthcare, housing, education, childcare, learning Dutch and more to help you settle in.
Events
Join events to help you settle in, feel at home and meet new people. With an annual welcome event, webinars, cultural activities and career workshops, there is always something happening to support you living in Rotterdam.
Welcome guide
Check out the welcome guide of the Rotterdam International Center. The guide is designed to make your move to Rotterdam as smooth as possible. In the guide you can find essential information and practical tips on immigration, registration, housing, healthcare, education and childcare, getting around, social life and things to do. It includes all the steps you will need to take before your move to the Netherlands, upon arrival and when settling in.
You can download it already before you move and pick up a physical copy during your registration appointment.
Service providers
Are you looking for an expert familiar with your needs as newcomer to Rotterdam?
Rotterdam International Center can connect you to reliable service providers who offer high-quality services in English and are experienced in assisting internationals? Check out the network of over 50 service provider partners in housing, banking, immigration, relocation, education and childcare, language, tax and more.
Contact
Rotterdam International Center is open four days a week from Monday to Thursday to help newcomers settle in. Get in touch with the International Center by making an appointment, visiting the helpdesk or by sending an email.
Appointments
Make an appointment for registration, immigration or to open a bank account.
How we help
Explore the ways the centre helps internationals, from practical information to events.
Send your questions by email.