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.
Step-by-step plans (2)
Working in the Netherlands if you have a W-document
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Filing tax returns if you are an asylum seeker
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Information
What are your rights if you are dismissed or your contract is not renewed?
Article
How can you find job openings or work?
Article
What is on your payslip?
Article
There are different types of employment contracts in the Netherlands
Article
Conditions for working if you have a W-document
Article
Volunteering with a W-document
Article
You can look for work through an employment agency
Article
In the Netherlands, you need a BSN
Article
Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites
Article
Diploma evaulation in the Netherlands without a residence permit
Article
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