The Hague International Centre

Name

The Hague International Centre

Legal name

The Hague International Centre

Website

https://thehagueinternationalcentre.nl

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Relocation Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (928), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Banking Setup & Local Administrative Support (Registrations, Permits) (EDAIANAH), Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services (BPADAHAE), International Student Advising & Resource Centers (Wraparound Support) (EDAIAKAJ), International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE)

Keywords

• Municipal registration services
• International relocation support
• Immigration information services
• Expat orientation services
• Government newcomer services

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Hague International Centre is a free municipal service that helps international newcomers register with the municipality and obtain their BSN citizen service number on the same day, while providing information and guidance on living, working, and studying in The Hague region. It serves as a single point of contact covering immigration formalities, housing, healthcare, education, childcare, banking, insurance, and social integration, delivered both at the City Hall service desk and through an online information portal with multilingual resources.

Product overview

The Hague International Centre is a municipal service center operated by the Municipality of The Hague, designed to assist international newcomers with relocating to the Netherlands. Rather than a software product, it provides a suite of in-person and informational services including municipal registration (BRP) with same-day BSN issuance, immigration guidance for various visa categories (Highly Skilled Migrant, EU Worker, Family, Student, Diplomat, Refugee), healthcare system orientation, education and childcare information, housing guidance, and community integration support. The organization also facilitates events and provides access to partner organizations including the IND, ACCESS, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and local municipalities. Services are delivered in-person at City Hall and through an informational website portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Registration Service In-person BRP (Personal Records Database) municipal registration service for international newcomers at City Hall, enabling residents to obtain their BSN (Citizen Service Number) on the same day as their appointment, faster than the standard 4-5 week wait at district offices. Intended for international newcomers relocating to The Hague region.
• Student Registration Appointments Dedicated registration appointments for international students new to The Hague, offering same-day BSN issuance for students enrolled at higher education institutes in The Hague, Leiden, or Delft who will be living in the Netherlands for 4 months or longer.
• Immigration Information Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day BSN issuance (compared to 4-5 weeks at Segbroek District Office)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Immigratie en Naturalisatiedienst (IND)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Immigration and Naturalization Service is a key government partner. IND handles residence permits and immigration formalities. The Hague International Centre provides information and guidance on IND processes and connects newcomers with IND services for visa and residence documentation.
• ACCESScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCESS is a leading expat organization in the Netherlands providing support and information to internationals. Partnership enables The Hague International Centre to connect newcomers with community resources, social events, and peer support networks.
• Work in South HollandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional employment initiative promoting job opportunities in South Holland province. Partnership supports highly skilled migrants and their families in finding employment and integrating into the local workforce.
• The Hague & PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial tourism and investment organization for The Hague. Partnership promotes The Hague as an attractive destination for international residents, talent, and businesses.
• Municipality of DelftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Delft municipality to provide consistent information and services for international residents in the broader region. Includes housing information and registration guidance for students and professionals.
• Municipality of RijswijksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Rijswijk municipality for housing and registration information for international residents who may live in or commute from Rijswijk to The Hague.
• Municipality of Leidschendam-VoorburgsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for providing consistent information and services across municipalities in the region, particularly for housing and daily life information.
• Municipality of WassenaarsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Wassenaar municipality, particularly relevant for information about the coastal areas and nature reserves like Meijendel.
• InnovationQuartersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development agency focused on innovation and economic development in the Rotterdam-The Hague area. Supports international businesses and entrepreneurs in the region.
• Lokaal InformatiepuntsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal information point providing community-level support and information for residents in The Hague region.
• Work in NLsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employment platform helping internationals find work in the Netherlands. Partnership supports newcomers seeking employment opportunities.
• IMC - International Mental CaresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading mental health clinic for internationals offering bespoke treatment plans. The Hague International Centre refers newcomers struggling with mental health to IMC's services, and IMC contributes wellness content to THIC resources.
• OneWorld DentalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerModern dental practice founded by Dr. Charmaine Harris-Witting offering multilingual dental care. Provides comprehensive dental services including orthodontics, implants, and preventive care to international residents.
• Glider InsurancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance service helping internationals access Dutch health insurance. Offers student health insurance, travel insurance, liability, home, and home contents insurance with full English-language support.
• Study in The HaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial platform promoting The Hague as a study destination. Partnership supports international students with housing information and student life resources.
• DUWOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest student housing association in The Hague region. THIC refers students to DUWO for housing, and DUWO provides information on student accommodation options for international students.
• Kickstart SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage school partner providing Dutch language learning content and resources. Contributes articles on workplace culture and business Dutch to help internationals integrate professionally.
• CompaNannysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilingual childcare provider offering daycare and after-school care at Benoordenhout and Archipel locations. Contributes childcare allowance guidance content to THIC resources.
• International Women's Contact The Hague (IWC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's organization supporting international women in The Hague through social events, networking, and cultural activities.
• American Women's Club of The Hague (AWC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial and networking organization for American women living in The Hague, offering community connection and cultural activities.
• InterNations The HaguesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal expat network with local The Hague chapter, helping internationals connect with fellow expats, join events, and get information about expat life.
• Young Expat ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerService provider specializing in support for young internationals. Contributes updated content on education and childcare topics to THIC resources.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• IamExpat: Dutch-focused online media and event platform for the international community, co-hosting the IamExpat Fair with The Hague International Centre. Comparable information layer with strong digital reach but no municipal registration capability.
• ACCESS Netherlands: Non-profit expat support organisation that is a core partner of The Hague International Centre but operates independently and nationally. Comparable community/information offering but without the embedded municipal registration function.

Broad incumbents

• InterNations: Global expat network with an active The Hague chapter that provides peer networking, events, and information. Reaches the same audience but operates as a private membership platform rather than a municipal one-stop.
• Nuffic: Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education with information services for international students. Comparable target segment and content orientation; broader national mandate versus The Hague's regional one-stop.

Direct peers

• Amsterdam International Community: Municipal-level service under the City of Amsterdam offering orientation, registration guidance, and community support to international newcomers. Most direct Dutch counterpart in scale and scope, serving a larger but similarly structured international population.
• Rotterdam Expat Centre: Regional expat centre in Rotterdam providing municipal registration guidance, BSN facilitation, and integration support for international residents. Closely comparable mandate, delivery model, and Dutch regulatory context to The Hague International Centre.
• Eindhoven International Community: Municipal/regional welcome service for internationals in the Brainport Eindhoven region, focused on highly skilled migrants and tech-talent relocation. Comparable offering with a stronger employer-tied orientation but similar municipal-sponsor structure.
• Utrecht International Welcome Centre: City of Utrecht's official portal guiding international newcomers on residence formalities, housing, education, and community life. Direct Dutch municipal peer with overlapping product scope (information + appointment services).

Regional players

• The Hague & Partners: Official destination-marketing and investment-promotion agency for The Hague region; a core partner of The Hague International Centre. Adjacent mandate (attracting talent, businesses, and events) and overlapping audience; not a service-delivery peer but a closely allied municipal entity.
• Holland Expat Center South: Regional expat support office covering the Brabant region, providing orientation and formalities assistance to international workers and families. Operates as a comparable regional welcome model in a different Dutch geography.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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