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Netherlands

By the end of 2023, there were approximately 237,000 refugees in the Netherlands:

  • 105,000 refugees from Ukraine, who receive temporary protection in the Netherlands through the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive
  • around 132,000 recognized refugees from other countries, such as Syria, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Iran, Türkiye and Yemen, among others.

About 38,000 people applied for asylum application in the Netherlands in 2023. Another 10,000 refugees travelled to the Netherlands to reunite with their families.

The UNHCR Representation in the Netherlands is located in The Hague and is part of the regional office in Brussels. We follow and comment on developments in policy, legislation, and the daily practice of refugee protection. We are working with the Dutch government to resettle refugees. In addition, we are committed to creating public support for asylum seekers, refugees, and UNHCR worldwide through publicity campaigns and fundraising from public and private donors.

Additional information

For information about our work in the Netherlands:

Help

Are you a refugee or asylum-seeker in Netherlands? Find information about your rights and available services on our HELP site.

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Netherlands website

Visit the UNHCR Netherlands website for more information on our work in the area and the latest local news and stories.

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Legislation and guidance

For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.

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Office contact details

The UNHCR Head of Office in The Netherlands

Mailing address:
PO box 18815, 2502 EV Den Haag, Netherlands

Phone:
+31 70 250 1802

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT +1

Working hours

  • Monday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Friday: 08:30 - 17:00
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed