Influx of asylum seekers in June 2021 Last update: 15 July 2021 ​In June, the influx of asylum seekers, composed of the total of first and repeated applications for asylum and dependents [joining family members of asylum seekers], was 2,468. This …

Task force to fight backlog of asylum applications is completing its work Last update: 13 July 2021 ​The backlog that the IND had incurred up to April 2020 in processing asylum applications has almost completely been cleared up by the deployment of a …

RANOV- group exempted from the document requirement for naturalization Last update: 8 July 2021 ​RANOV-residence permit holders are exempted from the document requirement if they want to become a Dutch citizen. State Secretary Broekers-Knol (Justice and …

The July 5, 2021 edition of the Business Newsletter is online Last update: 5 July 2021 The latest Business Newsletter is available for business-related recognised sponsors . In this edition you can read more about: Employee no longer coming to the …

New income requirements as of 1 July Last update: 29 June 2021 ​Each year on 1 January and 1 July, the standard amounts are reviewed by the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment. The standard amounts within the context of the Minimum Wage and Minimum …

British nationals can apply for a Brexit pass until 1 October Last update: 1 June 2021 ​The British nationals living in the Netherlands can apply for a Brexit pass until 1 October 2021. The application period has been extended by three months by State …

Pilot residence permit essential start-up personnel Last update: 31 May 2021 On June 1, 2021 a pilot starts that should make it easier for innovative start-ups to hire foreign personnel with a special expertise. The pilot has a duration of 4 years. …

Application interview and first interview combined, flexible general asylum procedure (AA) introduced Last update: 25 May 2021 ​With effect from 25 June, there will be some changes to the asylum procedure. The purpose of these is to enable more efficient …

More fines imposed on sponsors Last update: 10 May 2021 ​In 2020, the IND imposed more fines on (recognised) sponsors. In total, there were about 100 fines. It has to do with the fact that last year, extra efforts were made to ensure enforcement. A …

Exemption from document requirement for naturalisation for part of the RANOV group Last update: 28 April 2021 ​Some of the RANOV permit holders who wish to become naturalised as a Dutch citizen, are exempted from the document requirement. State Secretary …