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The latest news about asylum in the Netherlands. Here you will find information about new decisions in the asylum procedure for refugees in the Netherlands.

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Apr 4, 2024

Easier asylum in the Netherlands if you were required to do compulsory service in Eritrea

Did you flee from Eritrea because you had to do compulsory civilian service? Then you are now more easily eligible for an asylum residence permit in the Netherlands. Read how this works here.

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Mar 11, 2024

Summer time goes into effect on 31 March 2024

On the night of Saturday, 30 March to Sunday, March 31, the clocks in the Netherlands go forward 1 hour. We call this summer time. This happens at 02:00. Read how it works here.

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Mar 7, 2024

Time for your tax return

Have you received a letter from the Dutch tax authorities telling you to file an income tax return? If so, you must report to them how much money you earned or received over the past year.

Loubna Bazarbashi gives theory traffic lessons with her company 'Veilig Onderweg'. Loubna sits behind her laptop.

Experience

Mar 7, 2024

More freedom for women: Loubna helps women get on the road

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the rights of women worldwide. Loubna Bazarbashi is also committed to women's rights by helping them get their driver's licence. "When I got my driver's licence, I got much more freedom in the Netherlands. I wish the same for other women."

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Jan 24, 2024

New law passed for better asylum reception centres in the Netherlands

A new law has been passed to improve asylum reception centres in the Netherlands. Due to this law, there should be enough places in reception centres in Dutch municipalities to accommodate all refugees. The law will go into effect on 1 February 2024.

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Jan 24, 2024

New European rules on asylum and migration are coming

European Union (EU) countries agreed on new rules for asylum and migration in December 2023. This article explains what rules are involved. And what the implications are for you.

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Jan 17, 2024

Temporary protection in the Netherlands stops if you had a temporary residence permit in Ukraine

The highest court in the Netherlands has decided that temporary protection will end on 4 March 2024 for you if you had a temporary residence permit in Ukraine. Read what this means for you in this article.

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Jan 15, 2024

You may now temporarily stay with acquaintances if you have sought asylum

There is not enough room in the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA). Therefore, you can now stay temporarily with family or friends. Your stay does not affect your asylum procedure. Read here how it works.