Money
If you are in the Netherlands awaiting your asylum procedure, you are entitled to money from the government. This is called food money and living allowance. It is a kind of benefit or allowance you get from the government. Read here about how that works and other money matters.
Step-by-step plans (1)
Filing tax returns if you are an asylum seeker
3 steps
Most people in the Netherlands have to file annual tax returns. You report your income and expenses to the tax authorities, so they can calculate what you have to pay or get back. This step-by-step plan tells you how this works and what information you need.
Information
Article
Living allowance and food money for when you have sought asylum in the Netherlands
Article
Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites
Article
What you need to know about internet or telephone scams
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You are not entitled to a pension in the Netherlands during your asylum procedure
Learning
All about DigiD
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