Before your arrival in Eindhoven or even before you accept a job at TU/e as an international employee, we want to provide you with important information to ensure a smooth transition. We'll cover what to expect leading up to your first day at TU/e, and how you can prepare for a possible move to the Eindhoven area.
New challenge accepted? Welcome!
We are delighted to have you join our vibrant community of learners, innovators, and problem solvers! Please follow the link below to go our general 'preboarding' page for all new TU/e employees. This page contains practical and interesting information leading up to your first day of work at TU/e.
Staff Immigration Team
We understand that relocating to Eindhoven can involve a lot of paperwork and practicalities, especially as an international employee. That's why we have a dedicated support team, the Staff Immigration Team (SIT), to guide you through the process. Once you've accepted the job offer, our HR department will request your personal information and necessary documents for administrative purposes. Afterward, our Staff Immigration Team (SIT) will get in touch with you.
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Visa and residence permit
If you have a non-EU nationality, TU/e will take care of your visa and residence permit (and those of your partner/children). You will be asked to provide some information and documents necessary for the application at the Dutch Immigration Service (IND). To pick up your Dutch visa to be able to enter the Netherlands, you will need to schedule an appointment at the Dutch embassy in your region. SIT will advise you on this process.
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Registration in the Netherlands
For all employees coming from abroad: for your first registration at the municipality, you will need to submit a legalized birth certificate (and marriage certificate, if applicable). Please follow the link for more information on how to legalize a document for use in the Netherlands.
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Family Reunion
For non-EU members, TU/e can apply for family reunion on your behalf, in order to enable your partner (and children) to travel to the Netherlands. For any stay over 90 days, everyone needs a residence permit unless they are from a country belonging to the European Union, Norway or Switzerland. For more information, please send an e-mail to our Staff Immigration Team at staffimmigration@tue.nl.
Housing
Eindhoven is a vibrant city with a significant and growing population of students and international residents. The housing market in the city is highly competitive, so securing suitable accommodation may take some time and perseverance. We strongly recommend that you begin your search as early as possible, before you come to the Netherlands. Additionally, consider exploring housing options in the broader Eindhoven region (for example in Helmond or Weert), as it offers excellent living opportunities. The Netherlands also boasts efficient public transportation and well-maintained bike lanes.
Please note that the link below directs you to a general 'housing for internationals' page on our educational website. Scroll down on this page to find more detailed information about housing for employees. Furthermore, TU/e has a policy in place for reimbursing relocation and accommodation expenses. It is crucial to retain your invoices related to your move to the Netherlands for this purpose. To gain valuable insights into the relative cost of living in a city in another country, please consult the second link.
Explore working and living in the Brainport region
Over 40,000 internationals live and work in the Eindhoven region. That is why Eindhoven pays a lot of attention to making sure the region is attractive to international talents and their families.
Education and childcare
If you have children moving with you to the Netherlands, you obviously want to find the best child care or school in or around Eindhoven. Children in the Netherlands begin elementary school as soon as they turn four years old. The Dutch education system has a number of different types of schools and also a number of different educational pathways and options. The links below are intended to guide you through the Dutch child care and education system and to point out sources where you can find additional information. Finally, we recommend that you start looking and contacting childcare centers (daycare + out-of-school care) on time. There may be waiting lists.
To make sure you feel at home as quickly as possible, we will do everything we can to smoothly guide you in your move to Eindhoven. Follow the buttons for more support for international employees.