You are applying for asylum in the Netherlands. Which asylum procedure you go through depends on where you come from and how you came to the Netherlands. Below we explain the different asylum procedures.
This is the standard asylum procedure.
Most asylum seekers go through this standard 6-day General Asylum Procedure (AA). There is also an AA+. The AA+ is a 9-day asylum procedure. Read more about the General Asylum Procedure (AA/AA+).
The IND cannot make a decision within the time period for the AA/AA+.
The Extended Asylum Procedure (VA) applies if the IND is unable to process your asylum application in the AA or AA+. For example, because more research is needed. In that case, you usually move to a different reception center. Read more on the page Extended asylum procedure (VA).
You apply for asylum again.
Has the IND rejected your application (negative decision), but something has changed in your situation? Then you can apply for asylum again. Read more on the page Repeat asylum application (HASA).
Another European country has to make a decision on your asylum application.
You apply for asylum in the Netherlands. However, another European country may have to make a decision on your asylum application. The IND does not, therefore, immediately look at why you are applying for asylum. The IND will first investigate whether the Netherlands is responsible for your asylum application. European rules (the Dublin Regulation) state which European country must process an asylum application. Another European country must process your asylum application if:
If another country is responsible for your asylum application, you may need to return to that country. The IND will check whether this applies to you in the Dublin procedure. Under this asylum procedure you have little chance of being granted asylum in the Netherlands.
The main characteristics of the procedure are:
You come from a safe country. Or you are an EU-citizen of you have been given asylum in another EU-country.
If you cannot be protected in your own country, you may be granted asylum in the Netherlands. Are you applying for asylum and are you from a safe country? Or you are an EU-citizen or you already have been given asylum in another EU country? Then you will enter the simplified asylum procedure. Asylum seekers in this procedure have little chance of being granted asylum. The Dutch government determines which country is safe. See the list of safe countries of origin (opens in a new window).
The most important features of the simplified asylum procedure are:
You enter the Netherlands via a Dutch airport or seaport.
If you apply for asylum at Schiphol Airport, another airport or at a Dutch port, you will go through the border procedure. In that case, you will receive an information brochure about the border procedure (GP).
The main features of the GP are:
The border procedure lasts 6 (AA) or 9 (AA+) days. The duration can be extended to 28 days.
You will have 2 interviews with the IND. The first is about your identity, nationality and travel route. The second is about why you are applying for asylum.
You will stay and sleep in a closed reception center near Schiphol airport.
Does the IND reject your application? You have a period during which you can appeal. At the end of that period, the GP stops. If you appeal, your lawyer will help you with your legal case. Read more on the page Registering an objection or appeal.
Does the court decide that the IND made the right decision? Then you will not be able to enter the Netherlands. You are usually given an entry ban for most countries in Europe. You will move to another closed reception center until you leave the Netherlands.
Does the judge decide that the IND has not made the right decision? Then you move to an open reception center. Your asylum application continues in the VA.
You are under 18 years old and you are without parent (s) or guardian (s) in the Netherlands.
The main features of the AMV-procedure are:
The IND decides whether you will receive a residence permit or not. If you do not agree with decision of the IND, you can go to court. A lawyer will help you with this. Read more on the page Registering an objection or appeal.
If you are not allowed to stay in the Netherlands, you must return to the country where you come from. The Repatriation and Departure Service (DT&V/english.dienstterugkeerenvertrek.nl/) will help you with your departure. You will stay in a reception center until your journey home has been arranged.
If you are not able to arrange your return yourself, and this is not your fault? Than the IND might give you another residence permit. This permit is called a no-fault permit.