In Holland I met people who accepted me for who I am
Eva
Lees het verhaal chevron-rightWorldwide, around 100 million people are displaced. A small proportion of these people come to the Netherlands and apply to us for asylum. We assess whether these asylum seekers can receive protection.
What is it like to work as an asylum officer at the IND? These employees explain.
In some countries your life is in danger if you convert to another religion (belief) or stop believing (apostate). You can also be in danger if you are not religious (an atheist). You may be sentenced to imprisonment or even death. The lives of…
No right of residence in the Netherlands: if this is the case, the IND registers it under a code called code 98. This subject regularly appears in the media. That is why we would like to explain how code 98 and other residence codes work.
Au pairs often come to the Netherlands for cultural exchange. To do so, they need a residence permit from the IND. In 2022, the government will tighten the au pair scheme to limit any disguised employment and labour exploitation.
Coming to the Netherlands for a great job or interesting studies. Find out more about the application process.
Becoming a family with someone who is already living here. Find out more about the special ‘love’ permit.
Becoming Dutch officially and then applying for a passport. Find out more about naturalisation or option.