haarlemNov 11, 2026, 12:00

Temporary shelter for asylum seekers at Stayokay

Starting November 30, Stayokay Haarlem will house 68 asylum seekers to help alleviate national reception center overcrowding. The facility will provide this temporary shelter until March 1, 2027, following a request from the Minister of Asylum and Migration.

Stayokay Haarlem will provide temporary shelter for 68 asylum seekers starting November 30. The arrangement is scheduled to run until March 1, 2027, and is part of a national effort to reduce pressure on the reception center in Ter Apel. Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink requested the additional capacity to address the ongoing shortage of housing for asylum seekers across the Netherlands. The local municipal executive has approved the request, and the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers will lease beds within the hostel to accommodate the individuals. This initiative follows a previous effort where the same location housed 100 asylum seekers during a prior national shortfall. By providing this space, the city of Haarlem continues to contribute to the broader national strategy aimed at managing the reception of refugees in a structured and responsible manner.

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Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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