The IND has processed 18,000 additional asylum applications Last update: 1 August 2024 Between May 2023 and mid-July 2024, the Immigration and Naturalization Service processed just over 18,000 additional asylum applications. These were the applicants who, …

Turkish people need an integration diploma for permanent residence Last update: 26 July 2024 Turkish citizens who apply for a permanent residence permit from 1 January 2025 must be able to present an integration diploma. The government took this measure …

IND signs Direct Clear Deal and makes letters even more understandable Last update: 22 July 2024 Communicating in clear language so that every applicant understands what the IND means. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) signed the so-called …

The 2 July 2024 edition of the Business Newsletter is online Last update: 3 July 2024 The latest Business Newsletter is available for recognised sponsors labour.  In this edition you can read more about: Target periods during the summer period at …

IND desks and locations The IND has different locations in the Netherlands. On this page you find where these locations are. Application centres Expat centres / IND Service Points IND desks Offices Application Centres At application centres, asylum …

Required amounts income requirements On this page you will find the required amounts per residence permit. Your income should at least be equal to the required amount for the residence permit you are applying for. You are the sponsor for an application of …

The story of Laura ‘Even the small successes can be very valuable’ Laura has already been working for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) at the desk in Zwolle for 5 years. In this time, her picture of the world has become broader and more …

Special scheme for Asian cooks stops definitely as from 1 July Last update: 28 June 2024 From 1 July Asian restaurants will no longer be able to use the scheme for bringing specialised cooks from outside Europe to the Netherlands. Asian cooks can …

IND deciding again on asylum applications from Sudan Last update: 27 June 2024 The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (in Dutch: Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst, or IND) is going to decide again on applications by people from Sudan. Because of the …

IND deciding again on asylum applications from Palestinian Territories Last update: 26 June 2024 The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (in Dutch: Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst, or IND) is going to decide again on applications by stateless and …