International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region
Settling in Utrecht Region? Get a solid start at the International Welcome Centre!
Moving abroad and building a new life is an exciting, life-changing experience. But dealing with a different country and a foreign language and culture can be daunting. Where do you begin? And who do you go to with your questions? The International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region is here to help you settle in. We offer a number of free services to assist you during your arrival and stay. Learn more about how our expat centre can help you or visit us for personal advice.
Services
When moving to a new country, there are lots of things you need and practical matters to arrange. At the International Welcome Centre, the expat centre for Utrecht, we are here to assist. We help you with your municipal registration and permits and also organise events to make you feel at home. And we provide information and guidance about living, working and studying in Utrecht Region to help you get started with your new life.
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Moving to Utrecht
You have made your decision: you are moving to Utrecht Region. Whether you are moving as a professional, student or with your family, there are many things to do. Our moving guide can help you stay on track, guiding you through the process step by step.
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Visit the International Welcome Centre
We invite you to visit the International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region to discover what we have to offer. Let us help you ease into life in Utrecht Region by explaining many of the things you will need to know when moving to Utrecht and settling in. Stop by our expat desk for quick and accurate personal advice and pick up your free welcome bag containing lots of useful information. We are always happy to help!
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UR-Glocal Ambassador Club
Meet the ambassadors of UR-Glocal! They are Utrecht Region’s internationals: a community of global citizens with a local perspective. The 17 ambassadors represent the international community of Utrecht Region and work on fun and inspiring projects to further improve the region as a welcoming place for internationals. Click the link below if you want to learn more about what they do, want to get in touch or become an ambassador.
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Live encounters at the SPRING Festival
Join the SPRING Performing Arts Festival from 20 to 29 May 2021 and experience innovative artistic one-on-one encounters, sensory experiences, art installations and theatre productions in which top artists search new connections with the audience.