Pressure on the asylum process due to a higher influx Last update: 15 December 2021 ​In November, the number of asylum applications fell slightly compared to the previous months. Still, the influx remains higher than expected. A total of well over 3,500 …

Pilot for application dependents relieves Ter Apel Last update: 21 December 2021 ​The IND moves applications of dependents of asylum permit holders from Ter Apel to the IND location in Zevenaar. This measure reduces the pressure at the application centre …

Pilot with a single government desk for international workers continued Last update: 14 September 2021 ​To improve services for international employees, the IND,  jointly with the municipality of Maastricht, the Expat Centre Maastricht Region, and 16 …

IND decides on more than 53,000 applications for naturalisation Last update: 14 December 2021 ​So far this year, 53,730 people received a decision from the Immigration and Naturalisation Service on their applications for naturalisation. Those who …

The November 17, 2021 edition of the Business Newsletter is online Last update: 19 November 2021 ​ The latest Business Newsletter is available for business-related recognised sponsors In this edition you can read more about: Passport photo form no longer …

The December 20, 2021 edition of the Business Newsletter is online Last update: 21 December 2021 The latest Business Newsletter is available for business-related recognised sponsors . In this edition you can read more about: Having biometrics taken at an …

Brexit: the IND sends Brits an information letter Last update: 30 January 2020 ​ The United Kingdom is about to leave the European Union with an agreement (‘deal’) on 31 January 2020. Around 45,000 Brits living in the Netherlands will receive an …

Researchers: IND's biggest problem is a lack of decision-making capacity Last update: 5 March 2020 Researchers from the Significant Public bureau assert that the main problem of the IND currently is a lack of decision-making capacity. This is stated in a …

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 ) …

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 …