Newcomers

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This website does not contain all information. It contains a selection of the most relevant information from our Dutch-language website.
Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact us. We are happy to help.

Bekijk waar je in Leuven als nieuwkomer terechtkan voor hulp bij je administratie, integratie, wonen, leren, werken, welzijn en vrije tijd.

Where can you go for help?

A place where newcomers can come with all their questions about life in Leuven.

Are you moving to Belgium for work? International House Leuven can help you get off to a great start in Leuven.

Administration

Here you can ask all your questions about residence permits, work permits, your rights in Belgium, family reunification ...

CAW gives you information and helps you administratively with everything related to immigration law.

For your personal administration for your stay in Leuven, you can go to the city office.

Integration and citizenship

You can contact the Agency for Integration and Inburgering for the integration program (social orientation course and participation traject 40 hours) and information about Dutch courses.

Belgium has three official languages: Dutch (also called Flemish in Belgium/Flanders), French, and German. Dutch is spoken in Leuven.

Is your child growing up in a different- or multilingual family? The Language Coach gives free advice on how to encourage language development and prevent language disadvantage.

Would you like help from a Leuven native to help you find your way around town? Then ask for a buddy. He or she can help you find your way around Leuven. Or just go out together.