You can apply if you:

• Have a valid residence permit
• Are 18 years old or older
• Speak English or  some Dutch.
• And of course if you think that it would be enjoyable and useful to stay with a Dutch host family for some time.

Once you have  applied to Takecarebnb we will provide a so-called ‘matchmaker’. This is how we call our volunteers whose task is to find the most suitable match between a host and a guest. Your matchmaker will get in touch and invite you for an introductory meeting to look jointly at your application and get a good understanding of your personal situation, your preferences and expectations.

Based on your answers we will draw up a profile and start looking for a suitable host. Once a suitable match has been identified, the matchmaker will arrange a meeting. If this meeting works out well and there is a  ‘click’ between you and the prospective host, an appointment will be made for a try-out weekend. If this also works out well for both parties a temporary stay arrangement can be put in place.

This regulation refers to a three-month period of stay with a host family. All the rules and conditions can be found on the  website of COA.

The staying over regulation describes the three month period at a different address with a host family. All the rules and conditions can be found on the  website of COA.

Yes, you should continue with stamping and can do that  at the Asylum Seekers’ Centre that is nearest to your host family.

Yes, this is possible. You can make arrangements for this with your host family.

In such a situation the matchmaker will look for another suitable host family. It is also possible to return to the Asylum Seekers’ Centre.

COA stay over regulation allows you to keep your weekly financial allowance. In addition you will receive 25 euros per week.

You need to make arrangements about this with your host family before you go to stay with them.

Yes, that is allowed and rules are the same as for Dutch citizens. Any earnings income should be reported to COA. The earnings will be deducted from the COA allowance.

Yes, you can travel and the rules are the same regardless of whether you live in an Asylum Seekers’ Centre or with a host family. You must be available to report to COA within one day, for example to accept a house. As this normally takes place on weekdays you will need to make sure that if you travel on a weekday you are able to return within a day.