Amid major changes, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) is asking the government to ensure stable and predictable…
IND calls for scope for implementation and stable policy amid major changes
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The IND will process pending applications more quickly
The IND will change how it processes pending asylum applications to reduce waiting times and give applicants clarity sooner. This…
No decisions on asylum applications by people from Lebanon for the time being
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will not take decisions on asylum applications submitted by people from Lebanon…
Decision period extension for asylum applications repealed
With effect from 1 June 2026, the Minister for Asylum and Migration repealed all decision period extensions for ongoing asylum…
New asylum procedure provides applicants with clarity more quickly
Today, the Implementation and Execution Act for the EU Asylum and Migration Pact was adopted. The Act will come into force on 12…
The 28 May edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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Response of IND to Netherlands Court of Audit Accountability Survey
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) recognises the findings of the Netherlands Court of Audit Accountability Survey…
The 2 April edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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New asylum procedure: opportunities and risks
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) anticipates that it will be able decide on asylum applications more quickly once…
No decisions on asylum applications from Iranian nationals
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will not decide on asylum applications from Iranian nationals for the…
IND annual figures 2025: fewer applications, long waiting times, high penalty payments
In 2025, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service received fewer applications across almost all categories than in previous…
The 5 February 2026 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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IND optimistic about migration in coalition agreement
The IND is optimistic about the agreements on migration in the coalition agreement presented by the coalition parties CDA, D66…
Fees and required amounts for 2026 known
From 1 January 2026, new fees will apply. Fees are the costs of applications for residency in the Netherlands. The IND adjusts…
The 18 December edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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IND simplifies application process for family reunification
The application process for asylum family reunification will become simpler starting 1 December. The Immigration and…
IND response to news of sending back Afghan women
In recent weeks, various media outlets reported on the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) rejecting asylum applications…
The 6 November 2025 edition of the Business Newsletter is online
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