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Bookmark or Share- Contact - Government.nlContact. The national laws and regulations of the Netherlands are detailed in English at the government.nl website. Do you have questions about this? You can call or email Informatie Rijksoverheid, the Netherlands' Public Information Service. You can also send a message via X, Facebook or WhatsApp.
- Applying for a Dutch passport outside the NetherlandsIf you lose your passport or identity card outside the Netherlands, you must immediately inform the local police to prevent anyone else using the document illegally. You should also apply as soon as possible to the Dutch embassy or consulate for a replacement.
- Fighting cybercrime in the Netherlands - Government.nlThese new powers will enhance police capability to fight crime on the internet - and deal with offenders more swiftly. Once the bill has been enacted, it will proceed to the Council of State for an advisory opinion.
- How do I apply for a certificate of conduct (VOG)? - Government.nlThere are several ways to obtain a certificate of conduct (VOG): through your municipality, online or through the Integrity and Screening Agency (Justis). If you are about to start a new job or internship, your employer might ask you to provide a VOG.
- Police powers - Government.nlPolice powers. The police have powers that ordinary citizens do not have. For example, a police officer may ask to see a person’s identity documents while conducting drink-driving checks. Officers may also break certain traffic rules if they need to. The police are allowed to use force if necessary.
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