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Certificate of conduct for individuals (VOG NP)

In the Netherlands, a Certificate of conduct (Verklaring omtrent het gedrag, VOG) indicates that the recipient has not committed any criminal offences. You can apply for a VOG digitally. For some jobs...

Professional qualifications and diplomas

You do not need a separate diploma or a permit to work in the Netherlands or to establish a business in the Netherlands. However, for certain professions you need to meet specific professional...

Attention: amendment

Working as a translator or interpreter in the Netherlands

Do you want to work as a translator or interpreter for a government agency in the Netherlands? You must be sworn in and registered in the Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators (Rbtv, in...

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