The revised credibility assessment for asylum applications has proved workable in practice. Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) employees are able to apply the new assessment method effectively. At the same time, they have indicated that they need greater clarity on
On 12 June, the IND is going to start assessing applications for family reunification in line with the new rules in a small number of cases. The Minister of Asylum and Migration informed the House of Representatives on the matter
The entry into force of the European Pact on Migration and Asylum means that new asylum rules now apply across the European Union. The introduction of the new asylum procedure because of the Migration Pact represents the biggest change for
The IND will change how it processes pending asylum applications to reduce waiting times and give applicants clarity sooner. This is set out in an action plan (only available in Dutch) that Minister Van den Brink sent to the Senate
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will not take decisions on asylum applications submitted by people from Lebanon for some time. In view of the uncertain situation in Lebanon, the IND is suspending these cases for a period of six
With effect from 1 June 2026, the Minister for Asylum and Migration repealed all decision period extensions for ongoing asylum procedures. This decision follows a recent ruling by the Council of State, which found that the initial extension was unlawful.
Today, the Implementation and Execution Act for the EU Asylum and Migration Pact was adopted. The Act will come into force on 12 June and will have an immediate effect on the asylum procedure. The wide-ranging package is aimed at
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) recognises the findings of the Netherlands Court of Audit Accountability Survey (2025), only available in Dutch, published on Wednesday 20 May. The Court examined various issues, including the screening of asylum seekers and family
