Welcome to the Netherlands
For anyone who wants to apply for asylum in the Netherlands
Are you seeking protection in the Netherlands? You cannot apply for asylum from abroad. You must be physically present in the Netherlands to apply for asylum. On these pages, you can find out how the asylum procedure works. You can also read about life in a reception centre.
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Need help? Make a video appointment with VWN about your asylum procedure
At VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN) you can make an appointment for online consultations. During this consultation, you get 1-on-1 social and legal support for your personal situation. A VWN employee will give you independent advice during this appointment.
Free admission to the museum!
Want to get to know Dutch culture better? If so, you can now get free tickets to more than 150 museums in the Netherlands. Together, VluchtelingenWerk Nederland and the museums invite you to visit.
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