Welcome to Vlaardingen

Word of the mayor

A warm welcome to the municipality of Vlaardingen. You have already found work and housing. That's great. Besides working and living well, I also wish you enjoy your leisure time. With relaxation, sports and recreation. Check this website to see what there is to do. In this information app, you will find information to help you find your way around our municipality and the Netherlands.

As an EU citizen, in addition to rights, you also have some obligations. This app tells you more about them. Are you planning to stay in the Netherlands for more than four months, for example? If so, you must register as a resident of our municipality.

You need the municipality for important events and documents: marriages, births, passports and driving licences. You should also report unpleasant matters, such as death and theft of documents, to the municipality. Where possible and necessary, we support you in this.

Learning the Dutch language, living in a nice house, schools for the children, dealing with neighbours and paying taxes are important topics. You will find information on these, and much more, in this app.

I wish you a good stay.

Bert Wijbenga-van Nieuwenhuizen

Mayor of Vlaardingen