All countries that have signed the Hague Child Abduction Convention have a Central Authority. The Central Authority handles requests from parents for their child’s return and for international contact arrangements. The Central Authority also handles requests from organizations for information or action concerning a child. In the Netherlands, the Central Authority International Children’s Issues is a department of the Ministry of Justice and Safety.
Contact details Dutch Central Authority
Contact details foreign Central Authorities
Do you want to file a request as a parent or institution? Please use the forms below for your request. Are you experiencing troubles with opening the forms? Please follow the instructions from our FAQ.
Do you want to file a request for your child’s return as a parent? Please fill out this form and send it with the necessary annexes to the Central Authority. Do you need assistance with filling out the form? Please contact us.
Do you want to file a request for a contact arrangement as a parent? Please fill out this form and send it with the necessary annexes to the Central Authority. Do you need assistance with filling out the form? Please contact us.
Has your organization been involved with a child in relation to youth care or child protection? If you need information from foreign authorities that is important for the protection of the child, you can submit a request for information. Please fill out this form and send it with all the necessary annexes to the Central Authority.
Has your organization been involved with a child in relation to youth care or child protection? If there are concerns about a child who is already living abroad, you can submit a request for action. Please fill out this form and send it with all the necessary annexes to the Central Authority.
