Welcome to the Netherlands

For anyone who wants to apply for asylum in the Netherlands
Have you fled and are you looking for protection in the Netherlands? On these pages you can read about how to apply for asylum in the Netherlands and how the asylum procedure works. You can also read about life in the reception centre.

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How do I apply for asylum in the Netherlands?
For what reasons can I get an asylum residence permit?
My fingerprints were taken in another European country. What does the Dublin procedure involve?
Where do I stay during the asylum procedure?

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Arrival in the Netherlands
The asylum procedure
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