Arrival in the Netherlands
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Travelling from Ukraine to the Netherlands
On this page you can read how to travel cheaply and safely from Ukraine to the Netherlands.
This is what you need to do when arriving in the Netherlands
Have you fled from Ukraine and are new to the Netherlands? Then the Dutch government will make sure you are taken care of. Read more about it here.
This is what happens when you arrive in the Netherlands via a port or airport
Once you have left Ukraine, you can travel to the Netherlands without a visa for the first 90 days. Do you arrive via an airport or port and have a Ukrainian passport or a permanent Ukrainian residence permit? If so, you may not be placed in a closed reception centre at Schiphol Airport. Here you can read what you can do if you end up in a closed reception centre.
This is how to arrange a personal number (BSN) to conduct business in the Netherlands
If you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), you have a personal number. You need this number in the Netherlands to arrange personal matters. This is called a Dutch citizen service number (BSN).
Leaving the Netherlands temporarily
It is possible to leave the Netherlands temporarily. For example, to go on holiday. If you want to leave the Netherlands temporarily, you must announce this in advance to the municipality where you are staying.
These are your options if you are not entitled to temporary protection
Did you flee from Ukraine and not fall under temporary protection? Or were you under temporary protection but it has stopped since 4 March 2024? Read here what you can do.
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