My Dutch police certificate was rejected.
A foreign employer, immigration authority or licensing body may reject a Dutch VOG because of its purpose, format, translation or authentication. Apostille Assist helps review the refusal and coordinate the agreed Dutch-side correction route.
Choose the right level of support
Use apostille submission when the correct VOG is available and the missing apostille is confirmed. Choose document coordination when the request, screening purpose, translation or wider route must be reviewed.
Apostille Submission
For a suitable original Dutch VOG when the recipient clearly confirms that an apostille is missing.
- Submission for a Dutch apostille
- Suitable when the route is already clear
- WhatsApp progress updates
Document Coordination
For a rejection involving the VOG purpose, application evidence, translation, document request or several Dutch-side steps.
- Review of the instruction and current document
- Coordination of the agreed Dutch-side route
- Additional costs confirmed before work begins
Why a Dutch VOG may be rejected
“Police certificate” can refer to different documents and purposes across countries.
Check what was actually requested
Justis issues the Dutch Certificate of Conduct in Dutch with English information, but a recipient can still require a complete certified translation.
How the VOG correction route works
Separate the application purpose from the later international-use requirements.
Share the refusal
Send the exact message and submitted VOG.
Check the request
Review purpose, screening details, date and document form.
Confirm formalities
Establish apostille, translation and delivery requirements.
Prepare resubmission
Coordinate the agreed Dutch-side correction route.
It is issued for a stated purpose after screening by Justis. The foreign recipient should confirm that this Dutch document meets its police-certificate requirement.
The correction may involve
Correct VOG purpose
The application or supporting request may need to reflect the intended foreign use.
Apostille and translation
The original may need apostille and a complete certified translation.
New document or delivery
A recent VOG or tracked original-paper submission may be required.
Related document situations
Use these existing pages for the closest related route.
Frequently asked questions
Why was my Dutch police certificate rejected?
The recipient may expect another document type, purpose, issue date, authentication, translation or delivery method.
Is a Dutch VOG issued fully in English?
No. Justis issues it in Dutch with English information. A recipient may still require a complete certified translation.
Does a VOG always need an apostille abroad?
No. The destination and recipient determine whether apostille or another route applies.
Should I apply for a new VOG?
Only after confirming whether document age or the application purpose caused the rejection.
Can someone abroad apply directly to Justis?
People not registered in the Dutch BRP can use the official non-resident application route, subject to the current requirements.
Can acceptance after correction be guaranteed?
No. The foreign recipient makes the final acceptance decision.
Need to correct a rejected Dutch VOG?
Share the refusal, destination and VOG purpose so the correction route can be reviewed.
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