Temporary housing

If you recently arrived in the Netherlands and have no place to sleep with friends or family, the Dutch government will make sure you get a place in a reception centre. Currently, there are two major transit locations in the Netherlands. From a transit location you will be assisted with finding a reception centre, food and medical care.

Please go to one of the locations below for a referral to a reception centre that has space:

• Rotterdam, Max Eeuwelaan 1 (open all week from 10:00 and 18:00 for immediate reception, registration and referral to another reception centre)

• Utrecht, Jaarbeurs, Hall 5 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Please bear in mind that there is no guarantee that you will be accommodated within your preferred municipality. For example, because there are no reception centres available within that municipality.