Asylum reception for unaccompanied minors closes in Seringenstraat as planned
The reception center for unaccompanied minor asylum seekers (AMV) in Seringenstraat has officially closed, affecting dozens of young migrants. All residents have moved to a new location, marking the end of a three-year arrangement between the municipality and COA.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location Closed | Seringenstraat 16, former Groene Kruis building |
| Capacity | Up to 50 unaccompanied minors (ages 14-18) |
| Duration of Operation | April 2023 – April 2026 |
| New Reception Location | Weteringsingel |
| Penalty for Non-Compliance | Immediate penalty payment by municipality |
| Agreement Parties | Municipality and COA (Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers) |
The municipality is responsible for coordinating local asylum reception facilities under national policies. The COA, a government agency, manages the operational aspects of asylum seeker housing, ensuring compliance with administrative agreements like this one.
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AMV reception at Seringenstraat discontinued
As agreed in the administrative agreement between the municipality and the COA, reception of AMV’s at Seringenstraat will end by April 2026. The last young people accommodated have now left.
From April 2023, the former Groene Kruis building at Seringenstraat 16 housed up to 50 young people aged between 14 and 18. These were young people arriving in the Netherlands without parents or other guardians to apply for asylum. In the meantime, the new reception location at Weteringsingel has opened and is now in use. All young people have now left the Seringenstraat location. Staff will remain on-site for a few more days to complete final tasks. The COA has indicated that no new young people will be accommodated in the final days. Should any reception occur after the agreed date, the municipality will immediately impose a penalty payment to ensure the COA complies with the agreement.