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This is what you need to arrange if you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive

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Have you fled from Ukraine? If so, you are probably entitled to temporary protection. Follow these steps to register for the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) in the Netherlands.

Make an appointment at the IND to apply for and collect your proof of residence

These are your options if you are not entitled to temporary protection

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You must meet these conditions to receive temporary protection in the Netherlands

Have you fled to the Netherlands and have Ukrainian citizenship? Then you probably fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD). This means that you are entitled to a place in a reception centre and medical care in the Netherlands. Read here about the conditions for refugees from Ukraine to receive protection in the Netherlands.

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Applying for temporary protection as a family member

Do you have a family member with Ukrainian citizenship who has temporary protection in the Netherlands? If so, you may also be able to get protection in the Netherlands.

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Passport application or renewal

You can apply for a passport at the consular office of the Ukrainian Embassy in the Netherlands. To do so, you need to make an appointment. You can extend your passport. To do so, attend the of the embassy's visiting hours.

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Legal aid in the Netherlands

In most cases you do not need a lawyer in the Netherlands. Going to court is usually the last solution to a legal problem.

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This is what your proof of residence looks like in the Netherlands

Do you have temporary protection in the Netherlands? Then you will receive proof of residence in the Netherlands. This can be a sticker or pass. Sometimes you will also need a letter proving that you have temporary protection in the Netherlands. In this article you can read what your proof of residence looks like.

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This is how to arrange a personal number (BSN) to conduct business in the Netherlands

If you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), you have a personal number. You need this number in the Netherlands to arrange personal matters. This is called a Dutch citizen service number (BSN).

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You can apply for temporary protection in the Netherlands if you already have it in another country

Have you fled from Ukraine and now have temporary protection in another European country? Then you can come to the Netherlands and apply for temporary protection in the Netherlands. Read here how it works.

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The asylum procedure if you fall under temporary protection

If you have received Ukrainian citizenship and proof of residence from the IND, you have also signed a form from the IND starting the asylum procedure. You do not have to do anything with this now. In this article you can read what this means for you.

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Applying for a regular residence permit

Residence permits other than asylum permits also exist in the Netherlands. They are regular permits. For both work and study, in most cases, it is only possible to apply for a visa in the country of origin.

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What you need to know when getting divorced in the Netherlands

If you want to divorce your partner, it is possible to divorce in the Netherlands, but it depends on your personal situation. For example, you can divorce without your partner being in the Netherlands. Read here how divorce works.

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