For professionals

Together with residents, volunteers and partner organizations, the municipality ensures that newcomers in Zaanstad can participate immediately. Read more about the approach of Zaandstad here.

Civic integration route


Anyone who receives a residence permit starts with the compulsory integration procedure.

From the beginning of 2022, the municipality will assist newcomers with their integration.

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Declaration of Participation


The participation declaration is a mandatory part of the integration.

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Housing


The Ministry of Justice and Security determines how many residence permit holders the municipality has to accommodate.


Vision on integration of the municipality of Zaanstad                      

                                                                                                                    In Zaanstad we want newcomers to participate as quickly and fully as possible.                                                          
Participating in Zaanstad is more than just work.

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For volunteers


There are many people who volunteer for newcomers in Zaanstad. Do you also want to do something? There are various possibilities.

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