This is how long the asylum procedure takes in the Netherlands
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has 15 months to decide on each asylum request in 2024. Therefore, you have to wait a long time for the 1st interview and the 2nd interview with the IND. Read about the waiting times in the asylum procedure here.
There are 3 different procedures and waiting times for the 1st interview
When you have applied for asylum in the Netherlands in Ter Apel, you will receive an invitation for an 1st interview with the
Dublin procedure
Does the IND think you have previously applied for asylum in another European country? Then the
The IND handles your asylum application in the Dublin procedure
Accelerated procedure
The waiting times for the 2nd interview are longer
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.
According to Dutch law, the IND is allowed to make you wait that long
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.
Here is what you can do if the IND is late in deciding
Have you been waiting 6 months or more for your 1st interview with the IND? Then ask