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:
- Are you registered with your municipality in the Personal Records Database (Basisregistratie Personen – BRP)? Then you or your employer can submit an application form VOG to the municipality.
- Are you not registered with your municipality in the BRP? For example, if you are working in the Netherlands temporarily or living outside the Netherlands? Then send your application with all accompanying appendices to Justis by post. You can also download the application form from the justis.nl website.
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
Here is some information from your municipality.
Municipality of Woensdrecht: Applying for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG)
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
Apply for a VOG at your municipality
- You can download the form at Justis
- You receive a form from your employer or some other organisation
- You upload the form to the municipality in which you are registered.
You may hand in the form in person. Make an appointment.
Apply for a VOG online
You can only apply online if the application has been prepared and uploaded by your employer or other organisation.
- You receive an e-mail when you need a VOG.
- The e-mail contains a link with which you log in with DigiD.
- Check all the details.
- Confirm all the details.
Apply for a VOG directly at Justis
You need to apply for a VOG directly at Justis when:
- You are not registered in the Persons Registrar (BRP) or
- You don't have a fixed place of residence
A Verklaring omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) (certificate of conduct) costs: € 41.35.
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 Woensdrecht