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Want to know more about (help with) applying for asylum in the Netherlands? Then read more on RefugeeHelp and watch the explanation videos.

Would you like help applying for asylum in the Netherlands? Or do you want to know how the asylum procedure works? Read more about help from VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN), other aid organisations and the asylum procedure on the topic page 'Arriving in the Netherlands and applying for asylum' and watch the videos.

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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.

Not enough space in reception centre in Ter Apel if you apply for asylum there

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) may not be able to accommodate all people seeking asylum in Ter Apel. This is because the reception centre is full. You can still apply for asylum in Ter Apel, but it is not certain whether you will also get a place to sleep and in a reception centre.

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Sep 20, 2024

The Dutch government further explains strict asylum plans during Prinsjesdag

The Dutch government presented its precise plans for asylum on Friday, 13 September 2024, and explained the plans in more detail on Prinsjesdag. 4 months ago the government already shared general plans in an earlier agreement. Now the government explains more precisely what stricter rules for asylum migration it wants to introduce.

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Sep 17, 2024

Visit special buildings during Open Monument Day

Want to take a peek inside a castle or other historic building? You can do so this coming weekend during European Hertiage Days. You can enter 1000 buildings and monuments for free.

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Sep 11, 2024

Temporary return to Syria may be grounds for rejecting an asylum application

The highest court in the Netherlands decides that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) may sometimes reject asylum applications from Syrians. Previously, almost all Syrians were granted asylum in the Netherlands because Syria is unsafe for most Syrians. This now no longer applies to Syrians who have temporarily returned to Syria.

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Aug 28, 2024

Your job prospects are greater with these occupations

Are you looking for a job in the Netherlands? For some occupations a lot of people are needed in the coming year. You then have a better chance of finding a job quickly. In this article you can read more about high-potential occupations.

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Aug 27, 2024

Minister Faber tries to declare "asylum crisis" to introduce strict asylum rules

Minister Marjolein Faber plans to declare an "asylum crisis" in the Netherlands. Declaring such a crisis could mean that the government may start introducing very strict asylum rules. But it remains to be seen whether Minister Faber will succeed because the European Commission must also agree.

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Aug 26, 2024

You may not have to pay the 2024/2025 tuition fees for your MBO education

Are you starting an MBO education or continuing your education? You may not have to pay tuition fees if you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) or if you have applied for asylum. You can then apply from mid-September to not have to pay your tuition fees.

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Aug 22, 2024

Samer about his interviews with the IND: 'It wasn't too bad'

During the asylum procedure in the Netherlands, you usually have 2 interviews with the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). After that, the IND decides whether you can stay or not. Samer said: 'I was nervous, but it wasn't too bad.'

Experiences

Jul 25, 2024

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