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
Arrival in the Netherlands at Schiphol Airport, another airport or at a port
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Here is what you can do to properly prepare for your asylum procedure in the Netherlands
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You must collect these documents for the asylum procedure
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These are the different types of reception locations if you apply for asylum in the Netherlands
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This is what the lawyer does for you during the asylum process
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Additional information about your asylum procedure if you are under 18 years of age
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Additional information about the asylum process if you are LGBTQIA+
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Applying for asylum if you are suspected of crimes (1F)
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The extended asylum procedure
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This is what you can do if the IND rejects your asylum application
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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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