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Expat Centre Maastricht Region, Mosae Forum 10, Maastricht (2025)

11/11/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 📢
What you need to know

Thursday 27 November 🔹 19:00 - 21:00 🔹 Stadhuis Maastricht

Thinking about launching your own business in the Maastricht Region? As an international, you might wonder what’s possible and where to begin.

This session, hosted by Expat Centre Maastricht Region and local experts, gives you practical insights into self-employment in the Netherlands. It is also a chance to connect with others on the same path.

Register now and secure your spot.
👉 https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/events/starting-business-netherlands

10/11/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀

Last month Sybille from the Expat Centre Maastricht Region and Tamara from Grensinfopunt Maastricht (Maastricht cross-border information point) proudly represented our services for the second year in a row at the Mercedes Health Market.

They had the pleasure of speaking with expats and cross-border workers about a wide range of topics: from health insurance to social security and taxes.

It was a great opportunity to provide clarity, answer questions, and support the international workforce in navigating life and work across borders.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by. We loved talking to you all.

06/11/2025

𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝟰-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

19Nov. - 26Nov. - 3Dec. - 10Dec.
13:00 (2,5 hours per session)

💡Are you a partner of a highly skilled labour migrant, an orientation year visa holder or an EU migrant?
💡 Are you residing in the Netherlands, new on the Dutch labour market (you never worked in the Netherlands before) and eager to learn how to start?

UWV EURES offers you a 4-day career workshop. During the workshop EURES trainers provide valuable and practical assistance about f.e: CV, cover letter, LinkedIn, job interviews and cultural aspects.

This isn’t just about receiving information, it’s just as much about engaging in meaningful conversations and learning from fellow participants. With limited spots available, we strongly recommend registering early to secure your place 👉 https://communicatieportaal.uwv.nl/events/EURES_online_workshops/modules/websitepage/default/default/index.aspx?ItemId=12111&OriginalItemId=12110

05/11/2025

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

Students that have attained qualifications outside the Netherlands who want to enrol in education in the Netherlands should contact the school or university where they want to study to assess if their qualifications afford them eligibility to enrol in their choses course. The educational institutions can apply for a credential evaluation for free at 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙥𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙬𝙞𝙟𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙟𝙛𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 – 𝙎𝘽𝘽 (Cooperation Organisation for Vocational Education, Training and the Labour Market) or 𝙉𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘 (Organisation for Internationalisation in Education). They then also decide whether or not the student can be admitted and if there is the possibility of exemption for certain elements of study.

🎓SBB: https://www.s-bb.nl/en/organisation/
🎓Nuffic: https://www.nuffic.nl/en

Students who want to study at private educational institutes in the Netherlands have to apply for a international credential evaluation through 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 – 𝙄𝘿𝙒 for a fee. The fee is paid by the student or the private education institute. 👉https://idw.nl/en/

04/11/2025

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁🚲

In Maastricht, improperly parked and neglected bicycles often cause inconvenience and unsafe situations. To keep the city accessible and well-organized, the Municipality of Maastricht will carry out targeted enforcement actions from 30 October to 24 November in the city centre at locations where bicycle nuisance is most common.

🚲 Use a bike rack or designated area to park your bicycle – keep sidewalks clear and safe for everyone. Bikes that are parked carelessly or appear abandoned outside a rack may be removed during the enforcement period (30 Oct – 24 Nov). 👉 Avoid removal – check the rules at www.maastrichtisposifiets.nl

🚲Removed bicycles can be collected every Monday at the Bicycle Depot, Gerardusweg 39. You can check online whether your bicycle is there at 👉www.verlorenofgevonden.nl. Note that it may take 3–7 working days before a removed bicycle appears online. Collection fee: €50

🚲Overview of all bicycle and parking rules: 👉https://www.maastrichtbereikbaar.nl/hoe-reis-ik/ik-fiets/fietsregels

29/10/2025

𝙸𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚊𝚕 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚗𝚎𝚛
Each month we give one of our Expert Partners the floor to introduce themselves and their services so you can ensure you are getting the most out of life in the Maastricht Region. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙟𝙤𝙚𝙧𝙙 𝘼𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙩 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢.

'My name is Sjoerd Aarts, born and raised in Maastricht and working as a heritage collections curator at Maastricht Museum.

Maastricht Museum journeys through 4 major themes characterising Maastricht’s history, from prehistoric times to the Roman conquerers, to the Middle Ages and ending in the industrial era. We also tell the hidden stories of Maastricht through captivating temporary exhibitions. Maastricht Museum has been a Programme Partner of Expat Centre Maastricht Region since its opening in June 2023. '

Read the interview 👉 expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/recent/news

28/10/2025

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀?

Whether you’ve got a business idea or are thinking about taking over a company, it can be tricky to know what’s allowed as an international.

Join our info session with experts who’ll walk you through the basics of entrepreneurship in the Maastricht Region. It’s a free session full of useful tips and a great way to connect with other entrepreneurial internationals.

Sign up today at expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl 👉 https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/events/starting-business-netherlands

23/10/2025

𝚃𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙺𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚛 (𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚁𝚎𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚜) 𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱?

Normally held every 4 years in the Netherlands, the Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives) were due to be held in March 2028, though with the fall of the government in June this year, early elections will be held on 29 October 2025.

💡 If you are registered in one of the municipalities in the Maastricht Region as of 15 September 2025 and are eligible to vote, you will receive a stempas (poling card) that allows you to vote in your municipality.

💡 If you wish to vote in another municipality, you will need to apply for a kiezerspas (voter’s card).

💡 You may also choose to authorise someone else to vote on your behalf.

💡 To vote in the House of Representatives elections in the Netherlands, you must hold Dutch citizenship and meet a number of other requirements.

More information can be found at the website of government.nl 👉 https://www.government.nl/topics/elections/voting-in-house-of-representatives-elections

22/10/2025

𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚢 𝚜𝚊𝚏𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝟽𝟸 𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚊𝚗 𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚢

What would you do if the power went out for days, there was no drinking water, and the shops were closed? Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Limburg (VRZL) is one of 25 public bodies in the Netherlands whose role is to encourage collaboration between different regions in the event of crises, disasters and public order disruptions.

VRZL together with the 16 municipalities in Zuid-Limburg have launched the Blijf 72 uur veilig (Stay safe for 72 hours) campaign to help you prepare.

𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟯 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀:
☑️ Build a 72-hour emergency kit
☑️ Make an emergency plan
☑️ Talk about it with neigbours, friends and family

Read more 👉 https://www.gemeentemaastricht.nl/en/veiligheid/stay-safe-72-hours

21/10/2025

𝚁𝚞𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚌 𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 (𝚎-𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜) 🛴

You must follow a number of rules when using an elektrische step (electric scooter or e-scooter).

There are different types of electric scooters:

The electric scooter (e-scooter) or motor scooter is classified as a bijzondere bromfiets (special moped) in the Netherlands.

💡 An e-scooter is self-propelled - you don’t have to push to make it move.
💡 It does not go faster than 25 kilometres per hour.
💡 Only approved e-scooters are allowed on the road.

Find out if your e-scooter is allowed at the website of RDW (Link in Dutch) 👉 https://www.rdw.nl/paginas/kenteken-aanvragen-voor-uw-bijzondere-bromfiets/e-steps

There are also 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (motor assistance). These are also known as electric kick scooters, or electric push scooters.

💡 You are partially assisted by a motor.
💡 You must also propel yourself forward with your foot.
💡 The auxiliary motor has a maximum power of 250 watts.
💡 You do not need to register an electric kick scooter.
💡 Electric kick scooters are subject to the same rules as electric bicycles.

𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗲-𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀. This also applies to all other special mopeds. You can apply for number plates (in Dutch) through the RDW website.

Read more about the rules for e-scooters 👉 https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/recent/news/rules-electric-scooters-e-scooters

15/10/2025

𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝'𝚜 𝚐𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙼𝚊𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚝 𝚁𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚘𝚗?

15 October ➡️ Buddy System Welcome Drink, Vicini Wine & Bites (Sittard-Geleen) https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/expat-get-together-sittard-geleen-welcome-activity-tickets-1452951209179?
17-19 October ➡️ Maastricht Gallery Weekend, 22 participating galleries (Maastricht) https://www.visitmaastricht.com/nl/uitagenda/3765587285/maastricht-gallery-weekend

23 October ➡️ Hollandbio, Brighlands Maastricht Health Campus (Maastricht) https://www.brightlands.com/en/maastricht-health-campus/event/hollandbio-komt-naar-je-toer-maastricht-0

24 October ➡️ Friday Afternoon - Hollywood edition, Nr.7even (Heerlen) https://fridayafternoon.nl/friday-afternoon/

25 October ➡️ Big Volunteer Day, De Heeg Children's Farm (Maastricht) https://www.stcmaastricht.nl/en/events/helping-at-childrens-farm-de-heeg-8/

29 October ➡️ The Dutch vote and Europe's future - Studio Europa (Maastricht) https://www.aanmelder.nl/dutchelections/registration

30 October ➡️ Social Gathering - Welcome to Maastricht Region, Hoofdwacht Vrijthof 25 (Maastricht) https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/events/social-gathering-maastricht

30 October ➡️ Primary School Open House, UWC (Maastricht) https://www.uwcmaastricht.nl/event/open-morning-primary-school/

4 - 9 November ➡️ Dutch Mountain Film Festival (Heerlen) https://www.dmff.eu/en/

5 November ➡️ Primary School Open House, UWC (Maastricht) https://www.uwcmaastricht.nl/event/open-morning-primary-school/

8 November ➡️ Hubertusmarket - with local (food) products and a blessing of the horses. (Gulpen-Wittem) https://www.gulpen-wittem.nl/onderwerpen/hubertusmarkt/hubertusmarkt

10 November ➡️ Consultation Cross-border workers BE/NL, GrensInfopunt (Maastricht) https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/events/cross-border-workers-benl/cross-border-workers-benl-2

16 November ➡️ Die Dreigroschenoper - Opera, Theater aan het Vrijthof (Maastricht) https://www.theateraanhetvrijthof.nl/en/performances/opera/die-dreigroschenoper-opera-zuid-philzuid-en-toneelgroep-maastricht/16-11-2025-14-00

26 November ➡️ Circular economy collage workshop, Artichoque Gallery (Maastricht) https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-circular-economy-collage-1620194799259?aff=erelexpmlt

27 November ➡️ Starting a business in the Netherlands, Stadhuis (Maastricht) https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/events/starting-business-netherlands

27 November ➡️ Internationals meet recruiters, New Regional Bauhaus (Heerlen) https://www.welcometomaastrichtregion.com/internationals-meet-recruiters-1

15/10/2025

𝙸𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚗 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 - 𝚈𝚊𝚗𝚚𝚒𝚗 𝚆𝚊𝚗𝚐

It has been almost 3 years since Yanqin Wang settled in her new home in our sunny Zuid-Limburg. She was invited to do a PhD at Maastricht University, however, now she also teaches as a Yoga and Pilates instructor, fitness coach and lifestyle coach. When she pops by for this interview, she’s come straight from the gym in her Yoga gear, with her sports bag in tow. Yanqin can talk endlessly about Yoga and Pilates; it is her passion. She also likes to talk about Maastricht, where she already feels completely nestled. A result of Yanqin taking her time to get to know the area intimately.

Read the interview for more insights 👉 https://www.expatcentremaastrichtregion.nl/recent/news/interview-international-yanqin-wang

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