The story of Josse ‘If someone understands my rejection, I’ve done my job well’ With two Master diplomas and a healthy dose of optimism, Josse got to work at the IND almost a year ago, ready to put her legal knowledge into practice and thus contribute to …

National highly skilled migrant scheme The IND processes applications for residency of highly skilled migrants in the Netherlands. It concerns people who can contribute to the Dutch knowledge economy with specific knowledge or skills. There are various …

The story of Jo-Ann ‘Effective cooperation goes hand in hand with good communication’ The IND is regularly in the limelight: on the news, in the political debate and on social media or at a birthday party where there is an IND staff member. It is not very …

IND informs third-country nationals from Ukraine about right of residence Last update: 2 May 2024 From 6 May, third-country nationals with a temporary residence permit in Ukraine can pick up a residence sticker. With this sticker, they can demonstrate …

Admission scheme for foreign investors abolished Last update: 26 April 2024 Foreign investors from outside the EU can no longer make use of a special scheme to apply for a residence permit. The government has abolished this admission scheme per 17 April. …

The 9 April 2024 edition of the Business Newsletter is here Last update: 10 April 2024 The latest Business Newsletter is available for recognised sponsors labour.  In this edition you can read more about: •     Suitable home required when applying for a …

When will the IND start with my application for family reunification? You have an asylum permit and you have applied for family reunification. Read how long it takes before the IND processes your application for family reunification. Letter from IND at …

IND will assess applications from Yemen individually for the risk of violence Last update: 18 March 2024 The country-related policy for asylum applications from Yemen has been adjusted. Based on the most recent country report from the Ministry of Foreign …

Renovation of the registration centre in Ter Apel Last update: 14 March 2024 The IND has started reconstruction of the registration centre in Ter Apel. This renovation is necessary due to major maintenance and to provide better support to the asylum …

IND will adapt assessment of asylum applications to European practice Last update: 5 March 2024 The IND will introduce changes in the way in which the credibility and weight of asylum seekers' narratives are assessed. This assessment forms the basis for …