Fill and sign VOG (non-residents) online
Applies for a Dutch certificate of conduct (VOG) when you are not registered in a Dutch municipality.
VOG (non-residents) at a glance
- Official name
- Application form Certificate of Conduct (VOG) non-residents
- Issued by
- Justis
- Country
- Netherlands
- Category
- Employment and payroll
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- People who are not in the Dutch Personal Records Database (BRP), such as job applicants living abroad.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
The applicant completes section 1.2 with date, place and name and/or signature, and the organisation completes section 2.5. The application is emailed to Justis as a PDF. Justis does not say whether an electronic signature is accepted; if you need an original signature on the certificate, say so in your email.
- Instructions
- Official Justis page
This Justis form is the application for a Dutch certificate of conduct (VOG) for people who are not registered in a Dutch municipality and have no Dutch address. You complete section 1, the organisation that needs the VOG completes section 2, and you email it to Justis. Open the official form from justis.nl in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type into its fillable fields, add your signature and date, and download it. The PDF is handled in your browser and never leaves your device.
How to fill in and sign VOG (non-residents)
Your details (section 1.1)
Fill in your personal details, including your address abroad where the certificate will be posted. Type it or use block capitals.
Your declaration (section 1.2)
Confirm the form is complete and truthful and add the date, place and your name and/or signature.
Organisation and purpose (sections 2.1 to 2.3)
The organisation that needs the VOG gives its details, the purpose, such as a job, and any special circumstances.
Screening profile and declaration (sections 2.4 and 2.5)
The organisation chooses either a specific (2.4 a) or a general (2.4 b) screening profile and signs 2.5. If no organisation can do this, complete 2.1 to 2.4 yourself and attach a letter, email or web page showing why you need the VOG.
Pay the fee
Transfer €41.35 to Justis, quoting your full name. Justis only processes the application once the full fee has arrived.
Email everything as one PDF
Send the 4-page form, a copy of your ID and proof of payment in one email, as one PDF of up to 10 MB, to vog.np.rni@justis.nl.
What you need before you start
- A valid international passport, Dutch ID card, EEA ID card or passport, or Dutch alien's identity card.
- Section 2 completed by the organisation, or proof of why you need the VOG.
- Proof that you paid the €41.35 fee.
- An authorisation form if someone applies for you, available on the Justis documents page.
Processing and refusals
Justis says it decides within 4 to 8 weeks of receiving your application, and the certificate is posted to the address you gave. If it intends to refuse, it first tells you why in writing and you may respond.
Common mistakes
- Sending more than one application in a single email, or files over 10 MB.
- Missing organisation name, purpose or screening profile, which puts the application on hold.
- Ticking both a specific and a general screening profile.
- Paying through a money transfer agency, which Justis does not accept.
VOG (non-residents): frequently asked questions
Where do I send the VOG application if I live abroad?
By email to vog.np.rni@justis.nl, as one PDF of up to 10 MB with the form, a copy of your ID and proof of payment.
How much does a VOG cost for non-residents?
€41.35, paid by bank transfer to Justis before you apply. Your bank may charge a transfer fee.
How long does it take?
Justis decides within 4 to 8 weeks of receiving a complete application.
Can I sign the form electronically?
The form asks for your name and/or signature and is emailed as a PDF, but Justis does not say whether an e-signature is accepted. You can add a signature for free with the Sign PDF tool.
What if no Dutch organisation can fill in section 2?
Complete 2.1 to 2.4 yourself and attach a letter, email or web page that shows why you need the VOG, for example for a visa.
Is BunnyDoc connected to Justis?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with Justis or the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security. We link to the official form on justis.nl and give you a free tool to fill and sign it in your browser.
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