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The International Welcome Center North (IWCN) is a one-stop shop for international people living in Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe.

Together with Connect International and City Central, we offer services in three areas:  government formalities (residence permits and municipal registration); information (practical information and referrals to reliable service providers); and events (a chance to start building a social and/or business network during events).

All of this happens at one location, and we are open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 to 16:30 (read more).

If we can’t assist you via telephone or by e-mail, then face-to-face information appointments can be made by calling the IWCN.

Formalities appointments are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

COVID-19/Coronavirus information, including public health, business information, official matters and FAQs, can be found at this link.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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  Event Date: September 15, 2021

Check out this link for further information. Now that corona restrictions have loosened, it’s time to consider picking up hobbies again, with live and in person events! Connect International organizes […]

 

News from the North

     

The Northern Times

  • The Northern Times

    Inflation rises to 6.1% as food prices soar

    June 1, 2023
    Dutch consumer prices jumped by 12.8% in May compared with a year ago, as food inflation continues to grow and the cost of visiting restaurants and cafes increased, official data showed Thursday. Food prices soared 12.8% through the year to May. The [...]

  • The Northern Times

    Discover Groningen on World Cycling Day

    May 31, 2023
    Saturday the 3rd of June is World Cycling Day, which is the perfect occasion to explore the province of Groningen’s many excellent cycling routes. Marketing Groningen, the city’s marketing department, wants to raise awareness of local bike networ[...]

  • The Northern Times

    SALLY Dance Company to perform in Leeuwarden

    May 26, 2023
    Looking for a distraction from the daily grind….a really energetic and loud distraction? Just dig out your baggy t-shirt and those sneakers you never wear. SALLY Dance Company is coming to Leeuwarden Saturday evening. The popular Maastricht dance g[...]

  • The Northern Times

    Newly appointed honorary consul to strengthen ties between Sweden and Northern Netherlands

    May 25, 2023
    Heleen van Balen, a Groningen entrepreneur and educator, has been named honorary consul of Sweden to the provinces of Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe. Van Balen was appointed by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and endorsed by the Dutch gove[...]

  • The Northern Times

    Why the north is making waves with water technology

    May 22, 2023
    Terschelling is surrounded by water, with the Wadden Sea on one side and the North Sea on the other, and it’s set to become a hub of water technology in the coming years: in March, NHL Stenden representative Frank Gort announced the plans of buildi[...]

        

IWCN News

  • Word supporter

    juni 23, 2015

    Het doel van het Supporters Programma is om de Supporter te binden aan de mensen die wonen in Noord Nederland en aan de betrokken bedrijven en partners. Het Supporters Programma […]

  • Word partner

    juni 23, 2015

    Via Partnership Programma biedt het International Welcome Center North haar internationale klanten in Groningen, Friesland en Drenthe toegang tot nuttige informatie en contactgegevens van een betrouwbaar netwerk van op expats […]

  • Partnership Programma

    oktober 28, 2014

    Via Partnership Programma biedt het International Welcome Center North haar internationale klanten in Groningen, Friesland en Drenthe toegang tot nuttige informatie en contactgegevens van een betrouwbaar netwerk van op expats […]

  • Werkgevers

    oktober 24, 2014

    Hoe kan het International Welcome Center North (IWCN) u helpen? Het International Welcome Center North is er voor bedrijven in Groningen, Friesland en Drenthe die Internationale Kennismigranten in dienst willen nemen […]

 

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