Money
If you are in the Netherlands awaiting your asylum procedure, you are entitled to money from the government. This is called food money and living allowance. It is a kind of benefit or allowance you get from the government. Read here about how that works and other money matters.
Step-by-step plans (1)
Filing tax returns if you are an asylum seeker
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Most people in the Netherlands have to file annual tax returns. You report your income and expenses to the tax authorities, so they can calculate what you have to pay or get back. This step-by-step plan tells you how this works and what information you need.
Information
What is on your payslip?
If you have a job and get a salary every month, then you are employed. You then get a payslip from your employer every month. This is an overview of how your salary is structured. This payslip not only shows how much money you get, but also how much tax you pay for what. In this article you can read what else is on your payslip and why it is important.
Living allowance and food money for when you have sought asylum in the Netherlands
If you are still waiting for a decision on your asylum procedure and living in an AZC reception centre, you get money from the Dutch government every week for food and living. You get this money every week from employees at your reception centre.
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.
Good and cheap shopping in the Netherlands
In some countries, when people think of discounts, they think of products that are almost past their expiration date or are not so good anymore. That can give a negative feeling. In the Netherlands, this is different. Here, discount means shopping smart. In this article you will read how the Dutch look at discounts and how you can shop safely and cheaply.
Scams in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are people who try to trick others into getting money or personal information. This is called fraud. Anyone can become a victim, including people who are new to the Netherlands. That is why it is important to know how scams work, what forms they take and what you can do if it happens to you.
You are not entitled to a pension in the Netherlands during your asylum procedure
Are you an asylum seeker and will soon turn 67? Or are you already 67 or older? Then you are at the age where people in the Netherlands get a pension. But because you have just arrived in the Netherlands, you are not entitled to a pension. You do get living allowance.
All about DigiD
Here, Steffie explains what DigiD is, how to apply for DigiD and how to use it.
Email and social media scams
In this video, you will get information about scams and fraud via email and social media.
Here is how to find free or affordable legal support in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are several ways to get free or low-cost legal help. For example, you may have questions about your asylum procedure or need help if you have problems at work or with your home. Read here where you can go for legal help.
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