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Netherlands |
2021 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
As of 1 November 2021, the care of unaccompanied minors aged over 17.5 years was taken over by the COA and the minors were accommodated in regular reception places. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Netherlands |
2021 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The return of unaccompanied minors was suspended until an examination determines if they would receive adequate reception and care in the country of origin. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Legislative |
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The Dublin procedure |
The Minister for Migration announced that the Track 1 procedure, which was established for applicants in the Dublin procedure, would be standardised and made more efficient. In addition, applicants in the Dublin procedure are planned to be offered more moderate material reception conditions, in line with shorter processing times which are foreseen. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Legislative |
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The Dublin procedure |
The government proposed a bill creating the legal basis for enforced COVID-19 testing in the beginning of 2022. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Statelessness in the context of asylum |
A bill was passed for a new stateless determination procedure and another bill amended the Dutch Nationality Act to allow stateless children to apply for naturalisation after 5 years of habitual residence. The bills still need to be adopted by the Senate. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Content of protection |
The New Civic Integration Law entered into force, where newcomers under an integration obligation are guided through the process by municipalities. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Access to procedure |
Several measures were introduced to speed up the registration process of certain profiles (Afghan evacuees, family members arriving through family reunification and applicants with appointments) and alleviate pressure on the central reception facility in Ter Apel. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Special procedures to assess protection needs |
The Unites States, Armenia and Trinidad and Tobago were re-assessed as safe countries of origin. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Special procedures to assess protection needs |
Following the decision of the Council of State, all groups that were paid special attention in Track 2 were excluded from the safe country of origin designation. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The time limit for deciding on an application for international protection was extended by 9 months. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The recruitment of staff for the authorities in the migration chain continued throughout 2022. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The moratorium on decisions and departures for Afghan applicants ended, and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) resumed the decision process on a case-by-case basis. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A moratorium on decisions and returns was in place for political opponents from Sudan between 24 February and 24 August 2022. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A moratorium on decisions and returns was in introduced for Russian conscripts (men aged 18 to 27), who deserted or refused to perform military service. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) published revised work instructions for the assessment of applications from apostates and atheists. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
After the conclusion of the pilot project “Written Interviews” (schriftelijk horen), the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) initiated another pilot offering written interviews to Syrian, Turkish and Yemeni nationals (“Paper and Ink procedure”). |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A portal was launched for asylum lawyers, allowing them to rapidly check the status of a case, easily upload documents and safely exchange data |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) updated its Multiannual Strategy 2020-2025, extending it with an additional year and re-prioritising the goals. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Security regions stepped in to open and manage crisis reception facilities. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Managing applicants with disruptive behaviour remained a priority, and a National Coordinator for Managing Disruption was established to coordinate among different stakeholders and ensure consistency across various measures. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
A new Education Budget Scheme for Asylum Seekers was introduced, allowing municipalities with emergency facilities to claim reimbursement for schooling costs. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Detention during the asylum procedure |
The Aliens Circular was amended to specify that a foreigner can be detained for a short period to investigate the person’s identity and their lawful status in the country. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
Temporary measures aimed to restrict family reunification until 31 December 2023. A visa was only issued to a family member when the assigned municipality notified that suitable accommodation had been found for the recognised beneficiary and the family members planning to join. Following Council of State rulings, the measure was abolished in February 2023. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and United Work implemented a pilot project on employment for recognised beneficiaries of international protection in the Eindhoven region. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Resettlement and humanitarian admissions |
The government decided to temporarily pause resettlement selections out of Turkey. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |