Who is responsible for the reception of asylum seekers? Who decides whether a person is granted a residence permit? Who arranges and supervises departures when applications are rejected?There is frequent confusion about the responsibilities of the…
If the Netherlands approves an asylum seeker's initial application, this is formally referred to as ‘approval’. The IND regularly receives questions about approvals and the so-called acceptance rate. Sometimes, this rate is also the subject of…
From 12 June 2026, the European Asylum and Migration Pact will introduce new asylum rules across the European Union. For some time, asylum and reception systems in many EU Member States have been under considerable pressure. The pact aims to improve…
We are dedicated and committed to our shared duty: deciding who is admitted to the Netherlands. It is a people-focused job that requires a human touch, and we do it as carefully, fairly, properly and promptly as possible. Our public duty comes with…
The application process (asylum) family reunification will be changing from 1 December. The updated procedure places more control in the hands of the applicant, who can submit and go through the application themselves. But will still be available…
It is important for asylum seekers who have been in the Netherlands for more than 6 months, asylum permit holders and family reunification migrants to be registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP) as soon as possible. That is because without…
The IND and its partners take action against asylum seekers causing nuisance. This issue is a top priority within the migration chain The IND prioritises cases of nuisance-makers where legally possible, identifies high-risk behaviour and works…
Professional football players from outside the EU, as well as other top athletes from around the world, come to the Netherlands to compete. However, simply having a contract is not enough to get them directly onto the field of play. This requires…
The IND carefully considers the best interests of the child at all times. This applies to asylum and family reunification applications as well as regular procedures. Children can submit an asylum application either with their parents or…
