This is how long the asylum procedure takes in the Netherlands

When you have applied for asylum in the Netherlands in Ter Apel, you will receive an invitation for an 1st interview with the

Does the IND think you have previously applied for asylum in another European country? Then the

Does the IND think you are not entitled to an asylum permit because you are from a safe country? Or because you already have a permit in another country in Europe? Then the accelerated procedure applies to you. The waiting time for an interview with the IND about this is currently 15 weeks.

Does the "general asylum procedure" apply to you? That is the normal asylum procedure. Then you have to wait at least 19 weeks for your 1st interview with the IND. This 1st interview is called the "aanmeldgehoor" (application interview).

In the general asylum procedure, after a 1st interview, you will also have a 2nd interview with the IND. This interview is about the reasons why you have fled and are applying for asylum in the Netherlands. Long waiting times also apply to this 2nd interview. You currently have to wait on average 43 weeks for the 2nd interview after your 1st interview.

On 19 December 2023, the Dutch government announced that the IND will have more time to decide on an asylum application in 2024. Previously, the IND was given 6 months to decide on an asylum application. But this year the IND will get 9 more months to decide on your asylum request.

For 3 years in a row, the IND has been given more time by the government. This means that for all asylum applications between 27 September 2022 and 1 January 2025, the decision period is 15 months. Within that time, the IND must have had the 1st and 2nd interviews with you. And make a decision about your asylum application.

Have you been waiting 6 months or more for your 1st interview with the IND? Then ask