If you have fled from Ukraine, your municipality must arrange a reception centre for you until you can rent accommodation yourself. You can also live with a host family temporarily.
Are you under 18 and have fled from Ukraine to the Netherlands without your parents? Then you will receive a place in a reception centre and help from the Nidos foundation.
If you have fled from Ukraine, you can live temporarily with a host family. Read how it works here.
You can rent housing if you have fled Ukraine and fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (RTB). Below you will find information if you want to rent accommodation in the Netherlands yourself.
If you have fled Ukraine, you often temporarily stay in a municipal reception centre for Ukrainians (GOO). Rules apply at each municipal reception centre. It is important that you know what the rules are at your location.
Do you want to bring your pet to the Netherlands? Then there are a few rules you need to follow. There are also organisations that can help you.
If you are dissatisfied with the reception centre where you are staying, you can talk to the municipality or file a complaint.
If you have temporary protection in the Netherlands, you are always entitled to a place in a reception centre. Even if you leave your own home or host family, you are again entitled to a place in a reception centre in the municipality. You do not have the right to change reception locations. Sometimes you can look for another host family. Read here how it works.
If you rent a house in the Netherlands, there are a number of things you need to arrange. Below you will find information about living expenses, insurance, reporting your address to the municipality and rent allowance.
Do you rent a rental property? You may be entitled to rent allowance. This is extra income you can get from the government if you have a low income. For example, if you have to live on benefits alone or get student loans.
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