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Netherlands to Grant Residence Permits to Afghan Women

6/1/2026

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The Netherlands will grant residence permits to most Afghan women and girls seeking asylum.
The change follows a Dutch Foreign Ministry report (June 2023-Oct 2025) documenting worsening conditions for Afghan women.
In early 2026, authorities granted permits to four Afghan women after reversing a late-2025 rejection stance.
Afghan asylum applications rose to 760 in 2025, up from 670 in 2023 and 490 in 2024.

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The Netherlands will grant residence permits to most Afghan women and girls seeking asylum.
The change follows a Dutch Foreign Ministry report (June 2023-Oct 2025) documenting worsening conditions for Afghan women.
In early 2026, authorities granted permits to four Afghan women after reversing a late-2025 rejection stance.
Afghan asylum applications rose to 760 in 2025, up from 670 in 2023 and 490 in 2024.