Welcome News

Brexit update

As the aftermath of Brexit continues to develop, British citizens in the Northern Netherlands have been busy applying for their new residence permits. The IWCN has been the ‘Brexit biometrics’ center for the North, and has now hosted over 1,133 appointments since opening, with 242 in 2021... (Read More)

New IWCN Infographic

Each year the IWCN produces an infographic, giving an overview of the Center’s workings. From formalities to giving information, and answering questions to assisting people with all manner of issues, check out our Infographic for 2020 here

Formalities update

Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, the IWCN has remained open for the essential services of IND and municipality formalities as well as being the Brexit biometrics location in the North. Aside from this, we have also been maintaining our information services through phone, e-mail, and the IWCN’s web chat system... (Read More)

New pilot program:

International Students and the IWCN

The IWCN is very excited to be taking part in a new pilot program for International Students in the Northern Netherlands. Beginning with non-EU students at the Hanzehogeschool,the IWCN will be welcoming new International students to submit their biometrics (fingerprints, photo, signature) at the IWCN in Groningen. The pilot program begins in September this year, so stay tuned for updates! 

KPN

Internet, mobile, TV, entertainment and more. Always suited to your lifestyle. KPN is the network of the Netherlands. We offer a better network with better possibilities. You can visit one of our stores, or go online, for more information, where we can assist you in English. Our address in Groningen is KPN Store, Herestraat 75.

The TaxSavers

The TaxSavers is an all-round tax firm. We can assist you with all questions regarding Dutch taxes, the M-form, and the annual income tax return. We also have a series of e-books on our website on several topics. 

Flowently Free Dutch Language Check

The language school Flowently is now offering a free Dutch language check, to help people learn their skill level and subsequently improve it!

“Would you like to improve your Dutch skills but you’re not sure about your current level or study program? Contact us for a personal Free Language Check.”

Check out the free language check here!

Expat Management Group: 

Posted Workers

Posted workers are those sent by their company (located in one EU country) to another EU country to work, and therefore come under a range of regulations. Expat Management Group has put together a new information pack on the subject. For more information, get in touch with them via:

 postedworkers@expatmanagementgroup.com

IWCN Webinar Series

The IWCN, in collaboration with a number of service partners, has been organising a series of diverse webinars on a range of useful topics. Some of these topics include discussing mortgages for Internationals with Expat Mortgages... (Read More)

Online presentation: Starting It Up in the Netherlands- EIT Health

EIT Health is a health alumni association, and in February the IWCN participated in a 3-day ‘Starting It Up in the Netherlands’ seminar about start-ups! We shared our expertise on the Startup Permit, as well as settling in in the North, the business climate in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe, and much more! (Read More)

Online presentation for Hanzehogeschool MIC graduating students

In February, we gave an online presentation to graduating students from the Hanze's Masters in International Communication (MIC!). Over 70 graduating students joined to hear about opportunities in the North, and how the IWCN can help everyone feel at home in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe. If you would like the IWCN to present on topics ranging from permits, to starting a business, to internationalisation, just get in touch!

On-demand webinars: Highly-Skilled Migrant Permit, Search Year Permit, Startup Permit

The IWCN has a number of on-demand webinars presented by IWCN staff available on the Highly-Skilled Migrant Permit, Search Year Permit, and Startup Permit, available here.

Career events with Make it in the North

Moving online hasn’t stopped Make it in the North from connecting talented Internationals with companies and organisations in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe! A number of online career events have been offered, with themes including... (Read More)

Connect International talks

Connect International is the largest social organisation for International people in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe and has a huge range of events on a weekly basis. A new initiative by Connect is the Connect Talks series: intended to help International people with professional and intercultural skills and to provide inspiration for careers... (Read More)

The IWCN and its staff members have been a key part in the development of the online career platform Make it in the North. With the establishment phase of the project now complete, the Make it in the North leadership team will be moving towards establishing the platform as the ‘go-to’ destination for businesses and talent in the North looking to work with or employ International talent. This phase is intended to cover 2021-2023... (Read More)

Startup Visa North-East Netherlands

The Provinces of Groningen, Friesland, and Overijssel are all joining together to help bring more International startups to the North-East of the Netherlands! With Startup Visa North-East Netherlands, talented entrepreneurs can enroll in a program that lasts for a year and not only includes a live/work residence permit. (Read More)