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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Residence document Model 2012 Last update: 25 March 2025 To stay in the Netherlands for a longer period of time, a valid residence document model 2012 or model 2020 is required. Find out more about residence document model 2012: What information it …

Foreign Nationals Identity Document (model 2014) Last update: 25 March 2025 A Foreign Nationals Identity Document (VI) is a valid proof of identity. There are 3 types: the type W-document, the type W2-document and the type O-document. Find out how they …

Stickers Last update: 25 March 2025 The IND can place a sticker in a passport or another travel document. The sticker shows that the person is (temporarily) lawfully in the Netherlands. Find out which types of stickers the IND issues, how they look and …

Diplomatic Identification card Last update: 25 March 2025 The Diplomatic Identification card is for persons who work for an embassy, consular post or international organisation in the Netherlands. And for their family members and domestic staff. Find out …

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. …