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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.

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

Please note: you can apply for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag – VOG (certificate of conduct) only if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality

You can submit an application form VOG (certificate of conduct) to the municipality or download the application form from the justis.nl website.

For more information, contact the municipality of Sittard-Geleen via: https://www.sittard-geleen.nl/contact

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality of Sittard-Geleen via: https://www.sittard-geleen.nl/contact

You will receive the VOG or the refusal within 4 weeks at the address you specify in the application.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Sittard-Geleen

Visiting address

Markt 1

6161GE Geleen

Opening hours
Monday
08.00 - 18.00
Tuesday
08.00 - 18.00
Wednesday
08.00 - 18.00
Thursday
08.00 - 20.00
Friday
08.00 - 18.00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 26 September 2022