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Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

UNHCR works in the Netherlands to ensure access to protection for refugees and asylum-seekers, support resettlement efforts, and build public understanding and solidarity through advocacy, policy engagement, and partnerships.

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Key statistics

314,936

people were under UNHCR’s mandate in the Netherlands in 2024, including refugees and asylum-seekers

263,411

are registered refugees by the end of 2024, reflecting its continued role as a key country of asylum in Europe

1,670

people are stateless in the Netherlands, highlighting protection needs for individuals without nationality

By the end of 2024, the Kingdom of the Netherlands hosted approximately 260,000 refugees, including 120,000 individuals from Ukraine benefiting from temporary protection under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive, and other recognized refugees from countries such as Syria, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Iran, Türkiye, and Yemen. The UNHCR’s Representation in the Netherlands, based in The Hague and part of the regional office in Brussels, works to ensure access to protection, support resettlement efforts, and foster public support for refugees through policy engagement, advocacy, and fundraising.

Together with the UNHCR Representation for EU Affairs, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, we collaborate with the EU to strengthen refugee protection both within Europe and globally. This includes promoting alignment of EU laws and policies with the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol, and advocating for sustained support to regions hosting the majority of the world’s forcibly displaced.

The Netherlands as a donor

Find out more about the funds raised by the government and private sector in the Kingdom of the Netherlands to support UNHCR.

Visit the donor page

Population and financial overview

Data on population and financials are available at the multi-country office level, which oversees operations across several countries.

Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

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Strategy - Country

Strategy

For more information about our work in the Kingdom of the Netherlands:

Netherlands website

Find more information on our work in the area and the latest local news and stories.

Netherlands | Nederland (Nederlands)

 

Refworld

Find legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection.

Visit Refworld

 

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