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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.

Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG)/certificate of conduct

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

For more information, visit www.winterswijk.nl.

For costs, visit www.winterswijk.nl.

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 Winterswijk

Visiting address

Stationsstraat 25

7101GH Winterswijk

Opening hours
Monday
9.00 - 20.00
Tuesday
9.00 - 17.00
Wednesday
9.00 - 17.00
Thursday
9.00 - 17.00
Friday
9.00 - 13.00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 26 September 2022