The Netherlands, explained in English · Wednesday 28 October 2026Wed 28 Oct

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The Netherlands, explained

statushouder

A status holder is a person who has applied for asylum in the Netherlands and has been granted a residence permit as a refugee or under subsidiary protection. This permit gives the right to live, work and study in the Netherlands. Status holders are often placed in municipalities through the national dispersal system and then look for their own housing.

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