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Dutch cabinet torn apart by debate over asylum policy: here's what you need to know

The Dutch cabinet fell on Friday, 7 July 2023, after a long discussion on migration policy. The right to family reunification for people with asylum residence permits was an important issue in this.

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Jul 10, 2023

"I can now show everyone that you can achieve what you want."

The Dutch team competed for the cup on 28 June at the EURO UNITY Cup in Frankfurt: the European Championship for players with a refugee story. "It's great to be in the Orange jersey. After the selection day and training sessions, we are ready to win!"

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Jul 5, 2023

Check whether you are entitled to rent reduction

If you rent a home with a housing association, you may be entitled to a rent reduction - even if you have received a letter stating that your rent is increasing. This article explains the conditions and whether you need to take action.

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Jun 1, 2023

RefugeeHelp: the online starting point for you

Welcome to RefugeeHelp! You will find information here for all refugees in the Netherlands. RefugeeHelp replaces the ForRefugees website and is the online platform for information about your situation.

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Mar 15, 2023

Expedited reunification for family in earthquake zone only in case of medical emergency

If you have family members in the earthquake zone in Turkey and Syria, you may want to come and live in the Netherlands. It is almost not possible to do this on an expedited basis. You can read more about it on this page.

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Feb 17, 2023

What you need to know if the earthquake makes you want to go to Turkey or Syria

If you have relatives in the earthquake area in Turkey or Syria and want to go there, this may have negative consequences for your asylum application or residence permit in the Netherlands. Read below what you need to consider.

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Feb 17, 2023

Family members allowed to enter Netherlands immediately after reunification approval

If family reunification is approved, family members no longer have to wait to come to the Netherlands. The Council of State ruled that on Wednesday.

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Feb 8, 2023

RefugeeHelp for all refugees in the Netherlands

RefugeeHelp will be a website for all refugees in the Netherlands. An initial version of the new RefugeeHelp went online on Wednesday, 21 December. Until now, the website was only for refugees from Ukraine. Behind the scenes, the website has been expanded to also provide important information to asylum seekers and refugees with status.

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Dec 21, 2022

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