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Applying for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) in the Netherlands

Many jobs in the Netherlands require you to have a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag – VOG (certificate of conduct). This also includes volunteer work. Examples are if you are going to work with confidential information or with children. A VOG shows that your behaviour is satisfactory for a new job. You may also need a VOG to apply for a visa or if you want to emigrate to another country.

There are several ways to apply for a VOG:

Do you own a company or organisation that requires a VOG? Then you can apply for a VOG voor rechtspersonen – VOG RP (certificate of conduct for legal entities).

This is how it works for you

Your (future) place of residence falls under:
Informatie:

Here is some information from your municipality.

Municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn: Applying for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG)

The certificate of conduct (VOG) shows that your behaviour is satisfactory. For example for a new job or when you are going to work with children in daycare or school. You may also need a VOG to apply for a visa or if you want to emigrate to another country.

You can apply for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag – VOG (certificate of conduct) only if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.

Your employer or client will prepare the VOG application online and you check the details and pay. For more information please visit online VOG-application by an employer.

Print the application form from the Justis, the Ministry of Justice and Security’s screening authority and fill it in together with your employer. Please consult our website for more information. (websites in Dutch)

For prices please consult www.alphenaandenrijn.nl (in Dutch).

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn

Last updated on 26 September 2022