Applying for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) in the Netherlands
You can apply for a VOG online or in writing. To apply in writing, hand in the VOG application form to the municipality where you are registered.
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The VOG is a certificate that states that there is nothing in your past that makes you unsuitable for a specific job or position. Find out more about the certificate of conduct (VOG).
Are you not registered with a municipality and do you not have a Dutch postal address or fixed place of residence? This makes you a ‘non-resident’. Find out how to apply for a VOG as a non-resident.
Last updated on 27 May 2025