Work

You may quickly want to get to work in the Netherlands – to earn money for your family and yourself. Or you may want to do volunteer work or a work placement – to keep busy and gain experience. Read here about what you need to know about work if you have applied for asylum and have a W-document for 1 year.

Apr 24, 2023

Conditions for working if you have a W-document for 1 year

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May 3, 2023

Conditions for volunteering with a W-document for 1 year

Aug 22, 2023

This is how you get a personal number (BSN) to handle your affairs in the Netherlands

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Jan 19, 2024

Conditions for working if you have a W-document for 1 year

If your asylum application is pending in the Netherlands for 6 months or more, you may perform paid work under conditions.

May 3, 2023

Conditions for volunteering with a W-document for 1 year

You may volunteer if you have applied for asylum and have a W-document for 1 year. Read more about the conditions here.

Aug 22, 2023

This is how you get a personal number (BSN) to handle your affairs in the Netherlands

If you are in the Netherlands for more than 6 months, you will get a personal number: a citizen service number (BSN). You need this number to arrange your personal affairs in the Netherlands. Read here how to get such a number.

Jan 19, 2024

Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites

In the Netherlands, you arrange many personal matters online. For example, with the Dutch government. Or for your health insurance or pension. For this you need DigiD. This article explains what DigiD is and how to apply for it.

Aug 8, 2023

Diploma evaulation in the Netherlands without a residence permit

If you have earned a diploma outside the Netherlands and want to work or study in a profession that fits with your diploma, you can have your diploma evaluated. This will tell you at what level you can study or work in the Netherlands. You can have 1 diploma evaluated free of charge.

May 3, 2023

This is what you need to know about working safely in the Netherlands

An employer may treat you badly. For example, if you don't get money or have to work too much. This is called exploitation and is punishable in the Netherlands. If you are working while this is not allowed, you have labour rights and can report exploitation.

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Apr 24, 2023

1. Conditions for working if you have a W-document for 1 year

If your asylum application is pending in the Netherlands for 6 months or more, you may perform paid work under conditions.

In this step-by-step plan

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Apr 24, 2023

1. Conditions for working if you have a W-document for 1 year

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Apr 24, 2023

2. Looking for work with a W-document for 1 year

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Apr 24, 2023

3. Applying with a W-document for 1 year

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Apr 24, 2023

4. Sign an employment contract with a W-document for 1 year

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May 3, 2023

1. Conditions for volunteering with a W-document for 1 year

You may volunteer if you have applied for asylum and have a W-document for 1 year. Read more about the conditions here.

In this step-by-step plan

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May 3, 2023

1. Conditions for volunteering with a W-document for 1 year

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Mar 27, 2024

2. Looking for volunteering work with a W-document for 1 year

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Conditions for working if you have a W-document for 1 year

Conditions for volunteering with a W-document for 1 year

This is how you get a personal number (BSN) to handle your affairs in the Netherlands

Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites

Diploma evaulation in the Netherlands without a residence permit

This is what you need to know about working safely in the Netherlands

Conditions for working if you have a W-document for 1 year

Conditions for volunteering with a W-document for 1 year

This is how you get a personal number (BSN) to handle your affairs in the Netherlands

Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites

Diploma evaulation in the Netherlands without a residence permit

This is what you need to know about working safely in the Netherlands

Working in the Netherlands if you have a W-document for one year

1. Conditions for working if you have a W-document for 1 year

In this step-by-step plan

1. Conditions for working if you have a W-document for 1 year

2. Looking for work with a W-document for 1 year

3. Applying with a W-document for 1 year

4. Sign an employment contract with a W-document for 1 year

Volunteering with a W-document for 1 year

1. Conditions for volunteering with a W-document for 1 year

In this step-by-step plan

1. Conditions for volunteering with a W-document for 1 year

2. Looking for volunteering work with a W-document for 1 year

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