IND late with decision

Decision period

The decision period is different for each application. The confirmation of receipt you got from the IND says when the IND will take a decision.

Extension of decision period

We sometimes extend the decision period. This means that it will take longer before you receive a decision from the IND. This happens, for example, if the IND needs more information from you. Or when the IND needs to carry out more investigation by itself. You will receive a notice from the IND if we extend the decision period. We add the extension period to the statutory decision period.

Decision period passed

Has the decision period of your application or objection passed? And have you still not received a decision from the IND? Then you can put us in default (in Dutch: ingebrekestelling). 

Filling a default notice

Filling a default notice means that you ask the IND to still take a decision within 2 weeks. Do you want to file a default notice? Then use the following form (only in Dutch):

You can also ask someone to do this for you. In that case, you have to authorise this person to act on your behalf. Use the form to do so.

Postal address

Send the default notice and authorisation, if any, to:

Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst
Postbus 14
9560 AA TER APEL

Emailing securely

You can also securely email the default form and authorisation, if any. Do you have a case number or V-number? Mention the case number or V-number in the subject of your email. 

Start emailing securely 
 

Appeal to court

Has the IND failed to decide on your application or objection within 2 weeks of receiving the notice of default? Then you can appeal to court  (in Dutch only). The court will then determine when the IND must still decide. If the IND has not decided within that set period, we will receive a periodic penalty from the court. This is a sum of money that the IND must pay you.