IND desks and locations

The IND has different locations in the Netherlands. On this page you find where these locations are.

Application centres
Expat centres
IND desks
Offices

Application Centres

At application centres, asylum seekers register to apply for asylum.

1. Ter Apel application centre
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Ter Apel application centre
Ter Apelervenen 3
9561 MC Ter Apel
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 18.00.
Route description
Plan your route to the Ter Apel application centre by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
The application centre has its own free parking spaces.
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2. Schiphol application centre
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Schiphol application centre (ACS)
Duizendbladweg 100
1171 VA Badhoevedorp
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 17.00.
Route description
Plan your route to the Schiphol application centre by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Registered visitors of the application centre can park free of charge. Visitors who are not registered pay €2.50 per hour.
You can only pay with a debit card.
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3. 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) application centre
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's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) application centre
Leeghwaterlaan 16
5223 BA 's-Hertogenbosch
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 16.00.
Route description
Plan your route to the 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) application centre by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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4. Zevenaar application centre
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Zevenaar application centre
Ringbaan Zuid 2a
6905 AB Zevenaar
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 16.00.
You must make an appointment to visit the Zevenaar application centre.
Route description
Plan your route to the Zevenaar application centre by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Registered visitors can park in the parking lot of the IND. Are you not registered? You can park in the parking lot at zalencentrum Staring. Do you have difficulties walking? Please contact the IND.
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5. Budel application centre
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Budel application centre
Randweg-Oost 32
6021 PB Budel
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 16.00
Route description
Plan your route to Budel application centre by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Have you been registered by an IND staff member? Then you can park in the car park of the application centre. Otherwise you can use the paid parking facilities in the area.
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Expat Centres

Expat centres help highly skilled migrants on their arrival and with their residency in the Netherlands. For example, at an expat centre you can get a residence endorsem*nt sticker, have your biometric data taken and collect your residence document. You must make an appointment to do this. Each expat center can decide for itself whether and how much you have to pay (extra) for the service.

Do you not want to pay for these services? Then choose an IND desk on your residence permit application form to collect your residence permit. The IND offers these services free of charge.

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1. IN Amsterdam
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IN Amsterdam
World Trade Center, I-Tower (ground floor)
Strawinskylaan 1767
1077 XX Amsterdam
Telephone: +31 (0)20 254 79 99
E-mail: welcome@amsterdam.nl
Website: www.inamsterdam.com
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of a residence document
- Issue of a residence endorsem*nt sticker
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to IN Amsterdam by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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2. The Hague International Centre
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The Hague International Centre
City Hall Den Haag (Atrium)
Spui 70
2511 BT Den Haag
Telephone: +31 (0)70 353 50 43
E-mail: internationalcentre@denhaag.nl
Website: https://www.thehagueinternationalcentre.nl
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of a residence document
- Issue of a residence endorsem*nt sticker
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to The Hague International Centre by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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3. Rotterdam Expat Centre
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Rotterdam Expat Centre
Schielandshuis
Korte Hoogstraat 31
3011 GK Rotterdam
Telephone: +31 (0)10 790 01 90
E-mail: info@rotterdamexpatcentre.nl
Website: https://rotterdamexpatcentre.nl/
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
New address and new name from 1 May 2024
From May 1, the expat center in Rotterdam will be called the Rotterdam International Center. The address as of that date is:
Groothandelsgebouw
Weena 725
3013 AM Rotterdam
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of residence document
- Issue of residence endorsem*nt sticker
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to Rotterdam Expat Centre by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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4. International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region
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International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region
Stadsplateau 1
3521 AZ Utrecht
Telephone: +31 (0)30 286 00 00
E-mail: iwc@utrechtregion.com
Website: https://welcome.utrechtregion.com/en
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of residence document
- Issue of residence endorsem*nt sticker
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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5. Holland Expat Center South (Eindhoven)
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Holland Expat Center South
Stadhuisplein 10, third floor
5611 EM Eindhoven
Telephone: +31 (0)40 238 67 75
E-mail: eindhoven@hollandexpatcenter.com
Website: www.hollandexpatcenter.com
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of residence document
- Issue of residence endorsem*nt sticker
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to Holland Expat Center South by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area..
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6. Welcome Center Food Valley (Wageningen)
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Welcome Center Food Valley (WCFV)
Building Plus Ultra II
Bronland 10
6708 WH
Wageningen
Telephone: +31 (0)317 48 26 09
E-mail: info@wcfv.nl
Website: www.wcfv.nl
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of residence document
- Issue of residence endorsem*nt sticker
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to Welcome Center Food Valley by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Behind the building is the parking garage (free parking) with plenty of parking spaces. Please register via the intercom to open the barrier.
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7. Expat Centre East Netherlands, location Enschede
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Expat Centre East Netherlands, location Enschede
CIty Office Enschede
Hengelosestraat 51
7514 AD Enschede
Telephone: +31 (0)74 250 33 25
E-mail: info@ecen.nl
Website: https://www.ecen.nl/
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of residence document
- Issue of residence endorsem*nt sticker
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to Expat Centre East Netherlands, location Enschedeby car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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8. International Welcome Center North (Groningen)
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International Welcome Center North
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 98
9711 HL Groningen
Telephone: +31 (0)50 367 7197
E-mail: info@iwcn.nl
Website: www.iwcn.nl
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of residence document
- Issue of residence endorsem*nt sticker
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to International Welcome Center North by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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9. Expat Centre Maastricht Region (ECMR) / IND Service Point Maastricht
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Expat Centre Maastricht Region (ECMR) / IND Service Point Maastricht
Mosae Forum 10
6211 DW Maastricht
Website: www.maastrichtinternationalcentre.nl
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of residence document
- Issue of residence endorsem*nt sticker or return visa
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to Expat Centre Maastricht Region (ECMR)/IND Service Point Maastrichtby car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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10. Lifeport Welcome Center (LWC) / / IND Service Point Nijmegen
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Lifeport Welcome Center (LWC) / IND Service Point Nijmegen
Huize Heyendael
Geert Grooteplein Noord 9
6525 EZ Nijmegen
Telephone: +31 622 56 78 48
E-mail: appointment@lifeportwelcomecenter.nl
Website: www.lifeportwelcomecenter.nl
Always bring a valid proof of identity with you.
Services of the IND
- Taking biometrics
- Issue of residence document
- Issue of residence endorsem*nt sticker or return visa
- General information
Route description
Plan your route to Lifeport Welcome Center (LWC) / IND Service Point Nijmegenby car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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IND desks

At the desks you can submit an application, get a residence endorsem*nt sticker, collect your residence document or have biometric data taken, for example. Before you visit the desks, you first need to make an appointmentonline. All IND desks are easily accessible by individuals in wheelchairs.

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1. IND desk Amsterdam
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IND desk Amsterdam
Pieter Calandlaan 1 (opposite the Lelylaan train station)
1065 KHAmsterdam
Opening hours of the IND
You can visit the IND desk by appointment only. For available time slots, please check our online appointment planner.
This desk is accessible by individuals in wheelchairs.
Route description
Plan your route to the IND desk Amsterdamby car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Are u using Apple maps? Please enter the full address including the postcode: Pieter Calandlaan 1, 1065 KH. Otherwise, you will end up at the wrong location.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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2. IND desk 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
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IND desk 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) Magistratenlaan
Building 'De Magistraat'
Magistratenlaan 222
5223 MA 's-Hertogenbosch
- Taking biometrics
IND desk 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) Leeghwaterlaan
Leeghwaterlaan 14
5223 BA ’s-Hertogenbosch
- Collect residence permit
- Issue of residence endorsem*nt sticker
- Issue of return visa
Opening hours of the IND
You can visit both IND desks by appointment only. For available time slots, please check our online appointment planner.
Both desks are accessible by individuals in wheelchairs.
Route description
Plan your route to the IND desk 's-Hertogenbosch Magistratenlaan (Den Bosch)by car or public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Plan your route to the IND desk 's-Hertogenbosch Leeghwaterlaan (Den Bosch)by car or public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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3. IND desk The Hague
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IND desk The Hague
Rijnstraat 8
2515 XP Den Haag
Opening hours of the IND
You can visit the IND desk by appointment only. For available time slots, please check ouronline appointment planner.
This desk is accessible by individuals in wheelchairs.
Route description
Plan your route to the IND desk The Hague by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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4. IND desk Zwolle
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IND desk Zwolle
Building 'La Grande Vitesse'
Zuiderzeelaan 43-51
8017 JV Zwolle
Opening hours of the IND
You can visit the IND desk by appointment only. For available time slots, please check ouronline appointment planner.
This desk is accessible by individuals in wheelchairs.
Route description
Plan your route to the IND desk Zwolleby car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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Offices

You can visit the offices only if you have an appointment with an IND staff member.

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1. Border Office
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Toon Grenskantoor op kaart
It is not possible to visit this office.
2. Zwolle 'La Grande Vitesse'
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Zwolle 'La Grande Vitesse'
Zuiderzeelaan 43-51
8017 JV Zwolle
Opening hours of the IND
You can only visit this office if you have an appointment with an IND employee.
Route description
Plan your route to IND office Zwolle 'La Grande Vitesse' by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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3. Leiden
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It is not possible to visit this office.
4. 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) 'De Magistraat'
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's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) Leeghwaterlaan
Leeghwaterlaan 14
5223 BA ’s-Hertogenbosch
Opening hours of the IND
You can only visit this office if you have an appointment with an IND employee.
Route description
Plan your route to IND office 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) Leeghwaterlaanby car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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5. Haarlem
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Haarlem
Jansweg 15
2011 KL Haarlem
Opening hours of the IND
You can only visit this office if you have an appointment with an IND employee.
Route description
Plan your route to IND office Haarlemby car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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6. The Hague Rijnstraat
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The Hague Rijnstraat
Rijnstraat 8
2515 XP Den Haag
Opening hours of the IND
You can only visit this office if you have an appointment with an IND employee.
Route description
Plan your route to IND office The Hague Rijnstraatby car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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7. The Hague Turfmarkt
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The Hague Turfmarkt
Turfmarkt 147
2511 DP Den Haag
Opening hours of the IND
You can only visit this office if you have an appointment with an IND employee.
Route description
Plan your route to IND office The Hague Turfmarkt by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the area.
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8. Zwolle Lübeckplein
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Zwolle Lübeckplein
Lübeckplein 34
8017 JS Zwolle
Opening hours of the IND
You can only visit this office if you have an appointment with an IND employee.
Route description
Plan your route to IND office Zwolle Lübeckplein by car or by public transport. Check the address including the postcode before you leave.
Parking
There is parking available in the area.
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FAQs

What is an IND desk? ›

At the desks you can submit an application, get a residence endorsem*nt sticker, collect your residence document or have biometric data taken, for example.

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What does it mean when the IND has completed your application? ›

The. IND. decides that you will be granted a permanent residence permit. Then you will receive a letter from the IND by post or digitally via 'My IND', stating that your application has been approved. This letter will also tell you how to make an appointment to pick up your permanent residence permit.

What is IND in the Netherlands? ›

The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst, IND) implements policies for foreign nationals in the Netherlands.

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How do I contact Dutch immigration? ›

Our telephone number is 088 043 04 30. The standard rates apply. From abroad you call +31 88 043 04 30.

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What does IND stand for? ›

Investigational New Drug (IND) Application.

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What does an IND do? ›

An Investigational New Drug (IND) is a drug or biological drug that has not been approved for general use by the FDA. It is used in a clinical trial to investigate its safety and efficacy. The term also includes biological products that are used in vitro for diagnostic purposes.

How long does IND approval take? ›

The FDA is required to respond to an IND sponsor within 30 calendar days of receipt of a complete IND application. An IND goes into effect 30 days after the FDA received the SI may begin the study 30 days after FDA receives the IND application.

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How long does it take for IND to respond? ›

The IND decides on the objection to the decision within 6 to 19 weeks. The decision period depends on the type of application. The IND can extend the decision period by 6 weeks.

How long does the IND in Netherlands take? ›

You may await the processing of your application in the Netherlands. The IND must take a decision within a 6-month decision period. We can extend the decision period if it takes longer to decide. For example, because the application is not complete.

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What is IND sponsorship? ›

In the context of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) in the Netherlands, a sponsor is an individual or entity that supports and takes responsibility for a foreign national during their stay in the country.

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Can I speak to an Immigration officer? ›

To speak to a live person at USCIS, call their toll-free phone number at 1-800-375-5283. The USCIS Contact Center operates on a two-tier model, with Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) handling basic queries and technical difficulties, while Immigration Service Officers (ISOs) address case-specific questions.

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How many immigrants come to the Netherlands each year? ›

How many people immigrate to the Netherlands?

Year	Immigration	Net migration
2019	269,064	108,035
2020	220,853	68,359
2021	252,528	107,198
2022	403,108	223,798

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Is it hard to immigrate to the Netherlands? ›

If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen: You need to have a strong reason to want to move to the Netherlands. You will have to acquire a temporary residence permit first, live in the Netherlands for five continuous years, and then you will become eligible for permanent residency.

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What is an IND device? ›

As defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an IND, or investigational new drug application, is a request for authorization from the FDA to administer an investigational drug or biological product to humans.

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What is an IND appointment? ›

The IND will let you know if your residence document or original document (such as a passport or birth certificate) is ready for pick up at an IND desk. To collect the document, make an appointment online after you have received a notification.

What is an investigational new drug application? ›

An Investigational New Drug Application (IND) is a request for authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to administer an investigational drug or biological product to humans.

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How do I contact IND biometrics? ›

Please go to My IND or call IND on 088 043 04 30. From abroad you call +31 88 043 04 30.

IND desks and locations | IND (2024)

Application Centres

1. Ter Apel application centre

2. Schiphol application centre

3. 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) application centre

4. Zevenaar application centre

5. Budel application centre

Expat Centres

1. IN Amsterdam

2. The Hague International Centre

3. Rotterdam Expat Centre

4. International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region

5. Holland Expat Center South (Eindhoven)

6. Welcome Center Food Valley (Wageningen)

7. Expat Centre East Netherlands, location Enschede

8. International Welcome Center North (Groningen)

9. Expat Centre Maastricht Region (ECMR) / IND Service Point Maastricht

10. Lifeport Welcome Center (LWC) / / IND Service Point Nijmegen

IND desks

1. IND desk Amsterdam

2. IND desk 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)

3. IND desk The Hague

4. IND desk Zwolle

Offices

1. Border Office

2. Zwolle 'La Grande Vitesse'

3. Leiden

4. 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) 'De Magistraat'

5. Haarlem

6. The Hague Rijnstraat

7. The Hague Turfmarkt

8. Zwolle Lübeckplein

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