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Travelling from Ukraine to the Netherlands

On this page you can read how to travel cheaply and safely from Ukraine to the Netherlands.

This is what you need to do when arriving in the Netherlands

Have you fled from Ukraine and are new to the Netherlands? Then the Dutch government will make sure you are taken care of. Read more about it here.

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This is what happens when you arrive in the Netherlands via a port or airport

Once you have left Ukraine, you can travel freely to the Netherlands for the first 90 days. If you arrive via an airport or port, you may be temporarily put into a closed reception centre at Schiphol. Read about what you can do if you end up at a closed reception centre.

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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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Leaving the Netherlands temporarily

It is possible to leave the Netherlands temporarily. For example, to go on holiday. If you want to leave the Netherlands temporarily, you must announce this in advance to the municipality where you are staying.

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

Did you flee from Ukraine and not fall under temporary protection? Or were you under temporary protection but it has stopped since 4 March 2024? Read here what you can do.

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