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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

Online

Your employer or client will prepare the VOG application online and you check the details and pay online.

At the desk by appointment

Print the application form from the Justis, the Ministry of Justice and Security’s screening authority and fill it in together with your employer. Hand in the form at the municipality where you are registered. You must also take proof of identity with you, such as your passport or driving licence.

A digital VOG application costs: € 33.85. A written application to the municipality costs: € 41.35.

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.

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 Tilburg

Visiting addresses

Trappistinnentuin 77

5057DJ Berkel-Enschot

Opening hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00-18:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
13:00-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Spoorlaan 181

5038CB Tilburg

Opening hours
Monday
08:00-18:00
Tuesday
08:00-20:00
Wednesday
08:00-18:00
Thursday
08:00-20:00
Friday
08:00-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Wagnerplein 4

5011LR Tilburg

Opening hours
Monday
09:00-13:30
Tuesday
09:00-13:30
Wednesday
09:00-13:30
Thursday
09:00-13:30
Friday
09:00-13:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Ketelhavenstraat 91

5045NG Tilburg

Opening hours
Monday
13:30-18:00
Tuesday
13:30-18:00
Wednesday
13:30-18:00
Thursday
13:30-18:00
Friday
13:30-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Tongerloplein 15

5071CX Udenhout

Opening hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
13:00-18:00
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 26 September 2022