The Center IKO will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 (4.30 p.m.) until Friday 2 January 2026 (9.30 a.m.) due to the public holidays.
Your email will be answered as soon as possible from Friday 2 January 2025. In case of an emergency, please call 088-8009000. This emergency line is intended for emergencies and does not include questions regarding travel and the consent form for travelling with minors.
The Center IKO wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, although we understand that this time of year is not easy for everyone and our thoughts are with those who are missing loved ones.
We provide advice on (the prevention of) international child abduction, international contact, international relocation and traveling with minors.
We provide information to parents and professionals about everything related to international child abduction.
We organize cross-border mediations through the Mediation Bureau. This is an independent department of the Center IKO.
The International Child Abduction Center in the Netherlands is the legal expertise center on (the prevention of) international child abduction in cases which are linked to the Netherlands. We provide free advice, guidance and information to parents and professionals.
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