Asylum procedures in the Netherlands Last update: 16 April 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 …

Pronouncement of undesirability Last update: 16 April 2025 A pronouncement of undesirability says that you are undesirable in the Netherlands. You are not allowed to be in the Netherlands and you have to leave the Netherlands immediately. Find out more …

Return decision Last update: 16 April 2025 A return decision is a decision stating that you have to return. This is because you are not allowed to stay in the Netherlands. You must leave the EU/EEA (except Ireland) and Switzerland. When you can get a …

Entry ban Last update: 16 April 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 to …

Frequently asked questions and answers Solicitor Portal Last update: 15 April 2025 This page contains a number of frequently asked questions and answers about the Solicitor Portal of the IND . The questions and answers have been organised by theme. Errors …

Travelling with a residence permit and a return visa Last update: 15 April 2025 You have a residence permit and want to travel abroad. You need a valid residence permit, a travel document and in some cases also a visa. School children can be placed on a …

Municipality Portal frequently asked questions Last update: 15 April 2025 The frequently asked questions about the Municipality Portal are only available in Dutch. Go to the Dutch page by clicking on the Dutch flag. … Municipality Portal frequently asked …

Requirements that apply to everyone Last update: 14 April 2025 You are applying for a regular residence permit in the Netherlands. There are several requirements that apply to everyone. Find out what these requirements are. Requirements You are applying …

Public Register Educational Institutions On this page you find an overview of the recognised sponsors for the residence purpose ‘Study’. The overview is valid from 1 April 2025. Higher professional education and University education Organisation KvK …

Public Register Recognised Sponsors A recognised sponsor can apply for a residence permit for, for example, employees or students. Find out which organisations are recognised sponsors. Recognised sponsors per residence purpose Public Register Regular …