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I am looking for a parking place
In Leiden you can choose between street parking and parking in one of the parking garages.
Waste containers
In Leiden city centre and the surrounding districts there are (underground) containers for household (residual) waste.
Education
The municipality of Leiden finds it important that every child and adult will get suitable education. On this page you will find more information.
Proof of sponsorship or accommodation (for foreign visitors)
You may need a ‘Proof of sponsorship or accommodation’ if you receive visitors from abroad. Visitors from certain countries require a visa to enter the Netherlands.
Residents parking permit zone A
Do you live in an area with paid parking? Then you can apply for a resident’s parking permit.
Residents parking permit zone B
Do you live in an area with paid parking? Then you can apply for a resident’s parking permit.
Residents parking permit zone C
Do you live in an area with paid parking? Then you can apply for a resident’s parking permit.
Legalization signature
You can legalize your signature under a document at the municipality. With this, the municipality declares that the signature is genuine.
Bike removed
Information about incorrectly parked bicycles, abandoned bicycles, wreck bicycles, bicycle depot and objections.
Extract non-resident (RNI)
Have you lived in the Netherlands for less than 4 months, or do you live abroad? Then you are registered as a non-resident.
Register your change of address abroad (RNI)
You can only register your change of address abroad, when you are registered in the Register of Non-Residents (RNI).
Moving to The Netherlands (if you have previously been registered as a resident of The Netherlands)
Are you moving back to the Netherlands from abroad, or have you been deregistered from the Personal Records Database (BRP)? If so, you are required to re-register with the municipality…
Parking ticket
You receive a parking ticket by the municipality of Leiden if you fail to pay at the ticket machine or if you do not have the correct parking permit.
Appeal against parking ticket
Have you received a parking ticket? And you don’t agree with this penalty charge? Appeal it with the municipality.
Integration in the Netherlands
On this page you will find information about your integration obligation and what role the municipality plays in this.
Acquiring Dutch citizenship through naturalisation
Woont u langer dan 5 jaar in Nederland, Aruba, Curaçao of Sint Maarten? Of in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius of Saba? Dan kunt u Nederlander worden.
Refugees and asylum seekers
Are you a refugee or asylum seeker? If so, finding your way in The Netherlands can be difficult. The municipality of Leiden can help those with a refugee status to integrate into Dutch society.
Registering a move to or within Leiden
Are you planning to move to the municipality of Leiden or are you moving within the municipality? You can register your move up to 4 weeks in advance.
Alien’s passport
Are you living in The Netherlands but don’t have Dutch citizenship? If so, you will need an alien’s passport to travel abroad.
Exchanging foreign driving licence
Page containing information about exchanging a foreign driving licence for a Dutch driving licence. Also to make appointments for same.
Municipal recycling facility
As a resident of Leiden, you can hand in bulky waste at the Municipal recycling facility. Make an appointment first if you come by car.
Waste collection schedule
Check the collection schedule to see on which day of the week residual waste and organic waste are collected in your neighbourhood.
Acquiring Dutch citizenship through an option
Are you an immigrant or the child of an immigrant? And do you not currently hold Dutch citizenship? If so, it’s possible to acquire Dutch citizenship through option.
Information in the Personal Records Database (BRP)
You can go online to see how you are registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP) or visit the municipality of Leiden to view the data.
Adjusting data in the Personal Records Database (BRP)
Is your data in the Personal Records Database (BRP) no longer accurate? Then the municipality Leiden can change or delete data in the BRP at your request.
Notification of relocation abroad
Do you plan to live in another country for 8 months or longer? If so, register your move abroad with the municipality of Leiden.
Registering a move from abroad
Are you moving to the Netherlands and do you plan to live in the municipality of Leiden? Then you should make an appointment with the municipality.
Registering as a non-resident in the Netherlands (RNI)
Are you not living in the Netherlands but you have a relationship with the Dutch Government? Then you are a non-resident. You should register at the municipality Leiden.
Registering a birth
Have you had a baby? You should register the birth with the municipality’s registry of births, deaths, marriages and registered partnerships within 3 days.
Bulky waste
You can transport your bulky waste to the municipal Leiden recycling facility or arrange to have it collected free of charge.
Requesting, replacing or returning a waste container
You can request a new container for residual or biodegradable waste if it is broken, has been stolen or has disappeared.
Applying for a waste or container card
Do you not have a container card in Leiden? Or is your container card not working? Then you should apply for a new card.
Visitor’s parking permit
Do you live in an area with paid parking in Leiden? Then you can use a digital visitor’s parking permit to pay for your visitor’s parking charge.
Parking permit for employees
Is your business in Leiden located in an area with paid parking? Apply for an employee parking permit for your employees or for yourself.