Message box (Berichtenbox) MijnOverheid The IND uses the Berichtenbox from MijnOverheid. The Berichtenbox is your private, secure message box for digital mail from the Dutch government. You can also receive your mail from the IND in this message box. …

Asylum: latest developments Last update: 20 February 2025 Many people apply for asylum and family reunification in the Netherlands. As a result, the waiting times in these procedures are increasing. Read what this means for your application.  Emergency …

Asylum procedures in the Netherlands Last update: 19 February 2025 When you apply for asylum in the Netherlands, you follow an asylum procedure. The IND determines which asylum procedure you will follow based on where you come from and how you came to the …

Naturalisation or option: positive decision Last update: 18 February 2025 You have received a positive decision on your application for naturalisation or option. Find out what else you need to do before you become a Dutch citizen. Signing of the Royal …

Checklist documents online application Highly skilled migrant Last update: 17 February 2025 You often have to upload documents with an online application. Find out which documents you need to upload with your online application Highly skilled migrant. …

Entry ban Last update: 17 February 2025 An entry ban means that for a certain period you are not allowed to travel to or be in the Netherlands. An entry ban also applies to other countries of the EU/EEA (except Ireland) and Switzerland . In case of danger …

Benefits from public funds Last update: 13 February 2025 Will you apply for benefits from public funds, such as Social Assistence Benefits? Or do you receive benefits from public funds? Then the IND can change your right of residence. The consequence of …

Main residency Last update: 12 February 2025 You must have main residency in the Netherlands if you have a right of residence here. This means that you live and spend most of your time in the Netherlands. Moving your main residency can end your right of …

When is the application interview? Last update: 12 February 2025 You have applied for asylum and are waiting for the first interview with the IND. Read when you can expect the application interview. Invitation application interview Waiting time for …

Extension sticker or card temporary protection Ukraine Last update: 12 February 2025 The temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine has been extended until 4 March 2026. Read what this means for the extension of your sticker or card. Sticker without …