People who need protection can apply for asylum in the Netherlands. The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) assesses asylum applications.
Applying for asylum from inside the Netherlands
If you are already in the Netherlands, you can submit an application for asylum to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). The IND assesses whether asylum seekers genuinely need protection.
Apply for asylum from outside the Netherlands
It is not possible to apply for asylum at a Dutch embassy or consulate.
If you are in a refugee camp outside the Netherlands, your application for asylum must go through UNHCR.