Work
An asylum residence permit allows you to work in the Netherlands. On this page, you will find information about finding work and the Dutch work culture.
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Information
This is what you need to arrange financially when you start working more or less
Are you going to work more or less? Or will you stop working for money? Then there are a few important things to arrange. In this article you can read about what you can arrange if your work situation changes.
When may your employer dismiss you or not?
In the Netherlands, an employer cannot just dismiss you. There are rules for that. Your employer must always have a good reason and follow the correct steps. In this article you can read when dismissal is allowed and what your rights are.
Volunteering with an asylum residence permit
If you have an asylum residence permit, you can do volunteer work in the Netherlands. Read more about it on this page.
Applying for unemployment benefits if you have an asylum residence permit
If you become partially or fully unemployed, you can apply for unemployment benefits. In the Netherlands, this is called a 'WW-uitkering'. It is a temporary benefit to make up for the loss of income between your old job and a new job.
This is how saving for your pension works in the Netherlands
If you live in the Netherlands, you are entitled to a basic pension. You can also save for extra pension. This is money you can get from a certain age when you stop working. Read here how pension saving works in the Netherlands.
The Dutch work culture
If you are going to work in the Netherlands, you will be introduced to Dutch work culture. This may be different from what you are used to. Read more about it on this page.
Diploma evaluation in the Netherlands with a residence permit
If you have earned a diploma outside the Netherlands and want to work or study in a profession that fits with your diploma, you can have your diploma evaluated. This will tell you at what level you can study or work in the Netherlands. You can have 1 diploma evaluated free of charge.
This is what you need to know about working safely in the Netherlands
An employer may treat you badly. For example, if you don't get money or have to work too much. This is called exploitation and is punishable in the Netherlands. If you are working while this is not allowed, you have labour rights and can report exploitation.
In the Netherlands, you need a BSN to sort out your personal affairs
If you are in the Netherlands for more than 6 months, you will get a personal number: a citizen service number (BSN). You need this number to arrange your personal affairs in the Netherlands. Read here how to get such a number.
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.