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Dutch stop processing Iranian asylum applications for six months

Release Date: 2026-03-20
Media: Dutch News
Summary: The Dutch immigration service (IND) has suspended decisions on asylum applications from Iranian nationals for at least six months and will not deport rejected applicants during this period, citing the uncertain security situation in Iran.

In response, Iranians living in the Netherlands have launched a petition urging authorities to continue processing claims, arguing that the pause prolongs uncertainty. They also warn that Iranians abroad who support opposition groups may face severe penalties if returned, including imprisonment, asset confiscation, or even the death penalty.

Deportations to Iran are already rare due to difficulties in obtaining travel documents from Iranian authorities. In 2025, 431 Iranian nationals applied for asylum in the Netherlands.
Tags: Netherlands

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