Answers to questions frequently asked by phone Last update: 22 December 2020 ​Lately, the IND has structurally been receiving more calls. As a result, it may take a while before you get an employee on the phone. This is partly because the corona crisis …

Additional explanation of processing times in the asylum procedure Last update: 23 July 2020 ​The Incremental Penalty Payments Task Force wants to make up the backlog in the handling of asylum applications by the IND as soon as possible. The aim of the …

Further clarification on the IND’s limited services to follow Last update: 18 March 2020 ​As a result of the outbreak of the coronavirus, services at the IND desks are limited to urgent matters such as extending a visa. At the same time, the Netherlands …

New corona measures, limited IND services Last update: 15 March 2020 On Sunday, 15 March, the government announced new measures to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, as far as possible. These measures affect everyone in the Netherlands and …

RvdK, IND and DT&V intensify cooperation for children in the aliens policy Last update: 18 March 2020 The Child Care and Protection Board ( RvdK ), the Immigration and Naturalisation Service ( IND ), and the Repatriation and Departure Service ( DT&V ) …

More and more extensive asylum procedures for unaccompanied minor asylum seekers Last update: 14 July 2022 The number of asylum applications by children who have come to the Netherlands without their parents is increasing. Almost 10 percent of the total …

Persons journeying in connection with family reunification to IND in Zevenaar and no longer to Ter Apel Last update: 6 March 2023 From 6 March 2023 all family members journeying in connection with family reunification can apply after their arrival in the …

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 …

Very limited service at IND desks Last update: 20 March 2020 The IND desks can be visited for urgent matters by appointment. This is due to the government's measures against the coronavirus. Please find answers to frequently asked questions . Urgent …

Temporary easing of the requirement of authorisation for a temporary stay (MVV) due to COVID-19 Last update: 16 April 2021 ​The State Secretary for Justice and Security will temporarily ease the requirement for some specific groups to travel abroad to …