IND Annual Figures 2021: Despite corona a busy year for IND Last update: 17 January 2022 In 2021, the IND received over 194,000 applications. Made by people who want to work, study, live with their families, apply for asylum in the Netherlands, or wish to …

Due to pressure of work, the IND desks will also be open on Saturdays in January Last update: 30 December 2021 ​Currently, it is very busy at the IND desks. As a result, waiting times for appointments are sometimes considerable. For example, to pick up a …

Changes with effect from 1 January 2022 Last update: 31 December 2021 ​ As from 1 January 2022, a number of changes to applicable law and regulations may be of importance to clients of the IND. This communication lists the most important changes. Civic …

Pressure on the asylum process due to a higher influx Last update: 15 December 2021 ​In November, the number of asylum applications fell slightly compared to the previous months. Still, the influx remains higher than expected. A total of well over 3,500 …

Pilot for application dependents relieves Ter Apel Last update: 21 December 2021 ​The IND moves applications of dependents of asylum permit holders from Ter Apel to the IND location in Zevenaar. This measure reduces the pressure at the application centre …

Pilot with a single government desk for international workers continued Last update: 14 September 2021 ​To improve services for international employees, the IND,  jointly with the municipality of Maastricht, the Expat Centre Maastricht Region, and 16 …

IND decides on more than 53,000 applications for naturalisation Last update: 14 December 2021 ​So far this year, 53,730 people received a decision from the Immigration and Naturalisation Service on their applications for naturalisation. Those who …

The November 17, 2021 edition of the Business Newsletter is online Last update: 19 November 2021 ​ The latest Business Newsletter is available for business-related recognised sponsors In this edition you can read more about: Passport photo form no longer …

The December 20, 2021 edition of the Business Newsletter is online Last update: 21 December 2021 The latest Business Newsletter is available for business-related recognised sponsors . In this edition you can read more about: Having biometrics taken at an …

Brexit: the IND sends Brits an information letter Last update: 30 January 2020 ​ The United Kingdom is about to leave the European Union with an agreement (‘deal’) on 31 January 2020. Around 45,000 Brits living in the Netherlands will receive an …