UNHCR recommendations to the Dutch Government

This policy document sets out UNHCR recommendations to the Netherlands to strengthen its asylum system. It emphasizes cost-effective, high-quality reception and housing, reduced reliance on detention, timely and fair asylum procedures with full legal aid, and early integration support. It highlights the need for vulnerability screening, reduced backlogs, and stable, predictable funding to ensure efficiency, compliance with the EU Pact, and protection of asylum seekers’ rights.