Documents - Ministry of Justice and Security

1. Could I lose my Dutch citizenship by having dual citizenship?

   If you hold dual citizenship, you can lose your Dutch citizenship if you have lived outside the Koninkrijk der Nederlanden ...

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2. How can I adopt a Dutch child?

   If you want to adopt a Dutch child, you must start by submitting a request to the court. For this you will need a lawyer.

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3. How can I adopt a child from abroad?

   If you want to adopt a child from another country you must apply for a declaration of approval in principle (beginseltoestemming).

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4. Guide to the International Child Abduction Procedure

   This document provides a guide to the operation of the Dutch procedure for incoming international child abduction cases within ...

   Leaflet | 28-10-2016

5. What does the Dublin Regulation mean for asylum seekers in the Netherlands?

   The country through which the asylum seeker first entered Europe is responsible for processing their asylum application. This is ...

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6. How long do asylum seekers stay in an asylum seekers' centre (AZC)?

   How long an asylum seeker stays in an AZC will depend on their status.

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7. Identity fraud

   Video | 28-06-2016

8. Can I make a complaint about the Child Protection Board?

   You can make a complaint if you are dissatisfied with the conduct of an employee of the Child Protection Board.

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9. Do schools have to report and file criminal complaints in cases of sexual abuse?

   All school employees must inform the school board immediately if they believe a sexual offence has been committed.

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10. Is there a statute of limitation on reporting child sexual abuse?

    Since 1 April 2013, sexual offences against children that carry a sentence of eight years are no longer subject to a limitation ...

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