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What documents do I need to work in this country?Temporary protection status gives you the right to work. The employer can hire you only on the basis of an employment contract, the term of which cannot exceed the period of temporary protection. You can look for a job through your local job centre (uitzendbureau). They usually offer jobs for people with no experience, physical labour or temporary employment. There are many jobs that require only basic English or no language skills at all. Source Note that when refugees from Ukraine start working, they must have health insurance for the time being. If they are not granted health insurance, a fine may follow. |
Where can I search for a job?As a refugee, you can get a job via the regular private routes (e.g. via employment agencies). From 1 July 2022, refugees with the Ukrainian nationality can also be assisted by the UWV and municipalities in finding a job. Also, if you want to know if you are entitled to a benefit, to apply for it or if you have questions about illness during employment you can contact this government institution . At this moment refugees without the Ukrainian nationality cannot be assisted by the UWV. On this website provides information and advice on working in the Netherlands. You can go there with all your questions about finding a job, or if you want to know whether you are entitled to unemployment benefits. Refugee Start Force is a community and recruitment network that helps job seeking refugees to get in touch with employers. The Refugee Talent Hub brings together employers and job seekers with a refugee background. Together with employers, they organize activities that increase your chances on the labour market. Stagemarkt.nl shows which companies in the area have room for an intern or apprentice. Website is only available in Dutch. NewBees guides newcomers (refugees) to find their place in the Netherlands. They do this by offering e.g., traineeships and workshops. Duizend1 is an employment agency for refugees. UA talents matches refugees who are looking for a job with employers. Heroyam is an employment agency that aims to help refugees from Ukraine find their place in society by offering them employment. Many universities and academic institutions are doing their best to create jobs for refugees from Ukraine. Here are a few websites where you can find an overview of the options:
On the website Meesterbaan you can find all vacancies in education for refugees from Ukraine. You can sort by function and location among other things. Keep in mind that some vacancies ask for a teaching qualification and knowledge of the Dutch language. |
Are there any services available to help me find a job?On this website provides information and advice on working in the Netherlands. You can go there with all your questions about finding a job, or if you want to know whether you are entitled to unemployment benefits. Refugee Start Force is a community and recruitment network that helps job seeking refugees to get in touch with employers. The Refugee Talent Hub brings together employers and job seekers with a refugee background. Together with employers, they organize activities that increase your chances on the labour market. Stagemarkt.nl shows which companies in the area have room for an intern or apprentice. Website is only available in Dutch. NewBees guides newcomers (refugees) to find their place in the Netherlands. They do this by offering e.g., traineeships and workshops. Duizend1 is an employment agency for refugees. UA talents matches refugees who are looking for a job with employers. Heroyam is an employment agency that aims to help refugees from Ukraine find their place in society by offering them employment. Many universities and academic institutions are doing their best to create jobs for refugees from Ukraine. Here are a few websites where you can find an overview of the options:
On the website Meesterbaan you can find all vacancies in education for refugees from Ukraine. You can sort by function and location among other things. Keep in mind that some vacancies ask for a teaching qualification and knowledge of the Dutch language. |
Are there any diploma and professional equivalence programs? How and where do I apply?Yes, there are special procedures for the recognition of foreign diplomaโs and regulated professions, see here . International Diploma Valuation (IDW) allows refugees from Ukraine to apply for one free diploma valuation. The diploma valuation is in Dutch and digitally signed. You don't have to pay any costs for this service. On the website of the IDW you will find an explanation of what steps you need to take . |