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Your asylum application has been rejected. This does not mean that you can no longer get support. On this page you will find information about options in your situation. Your counsellor from Refugee Council or another organisation can discuss these options with you.

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Dutch sailing in orange attire through the Dutch canals.

News

Apr 15, 2024

King's Day: party in orange

Loubna Bazarbashi gives theory traffic lessons with her company 'Veilig Onderweg'. Loubna sits behind her laptop.

Experience

Mar 7, 2024

More freedom for women: Loubna helps women get on the road

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the rights of women worldwide. Loubna Bazarbashi is also committed to women's rights by helping them get their driver's licence. "When I got my driver's licence, I got much more freedom in the Netherlands. I wish the same for other women."

A man waiting in an asylum reception centre.

News

Jan 24, 2024

New law passed for better asylum reception centres in the Netherlands

A new law has been passed to improve asylum reception centres in the Netherlands. Due to this law, there should be enough places in reception centres in Dutch municipalities to accommodate all refugees. The law will go into effect on 1 February 2024.

A photo of the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium.

News

Jan 24, 2024

New European rules on asylum and migration are coming

European Union (EU) countries agreed on new rules for asylum and migration in December 2023. This article explains what rules are involved. And what the implications are for you.

Man walks away with his back to the photographer.

News

Jan 17, 2024

Temporary protection in the Netherlands stops if you had a temporary residence permit in Ukraine

The highest court in the Netherlands has decided that temporary protection will end on 4 March 2024 for you if you had a temporary residence permit in Ukraine. Read what this means for you in this article.

News

Dec 14, 2023

Not enough reception centre places and unsafe situation in Ter Apel

Right now there are too many people at the refugee registration centre in Ter Apel. There are not enough reception centre places and the situation is poor. You may have to go to another location because of this. Read here how that works.

News

Nov 24, 2023

Here are the consequences of the election

The results of the national elections in the Netherlands are known. The right-wing party PVV has become the largest party. It is followed by the parties GroenLinks, VVD and NSC. Read here about how the elections may affect you.