The asylum procedure
When you apply for asylum in the Netherlands, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) investigates whether you are entitled to a residence permit. Below you can read more about the asylum procedure, the waiting period and your rights.
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The general asylum procedure
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The border procedure: this is how asylum applications work when you arrive at an airport or port
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Dublin procedure: This is how the asylum procedure works if you previously claimed asylum in another European country
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Information
This is what you can do if the IND rejects your asylum application
Article
This is what you can do if the IND is late in deciding your asylum case
Article
What you need to know about family reunification
Article
In the Netherlands, you need a BSN
Article
Here is how to find free or affordable legal support in the Netherlands
Article
This is how age verification works if the IND has doubts about your age
Article
Divorce in the Netherlands during the asylum procedure
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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 digital consultation hours. During this consultation hour, you get 1-on-1 social and legal support for your personal situation. A VWN employee will give you independent advice during this appointment.
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