The asylum procedure
Are you applying for asylum in the Netherlands? If so, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will assess whether you are eligible for protection. The IND will also determine which asylum procedure applies to you. Below you can see the different asylum procedures available. For each procedure, you can read about the steps involved.
Step-by-step plans (3)
The accelerated or non-accelerated asylum procedure
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The border procedure: how to apply for asylum when you arrive at an airport or port
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Asylum and Migration Management Regulation procedure: how the asylum procedure works if you have previously applied for asylum in another country
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Organisations you encounter when applying for asylum
You apply for asylum in the Netherlands and have to deal with different organisations. In this video we explain who they are and what they do.
What does VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN) do?
VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN) is an independent organisation that helps refugees. VWN supports you during the asylum procedure, explains, answers questions and helps you tell your story clearly so you know what is important.
Your child may have their own reasons for fleeing and may therefore be entitled to asylum
If you flee to the Netherlands with your children, you apply for asylum as a family. The IND usually only speaks to the parents. However, it is important that your children’s stories are heard too. This helps to provide a clearer picture of the situation in the country you have fled from.
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.