20/06/2026
DEPORTATION OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS IN NETHERLANDS HAS EFFECT THE DUTCH SOCIETY DAILY LIFE?
In the Netherlands, the number of illegalised migrants is estimated between 70,000 and 150,000. Around 10,000 people are repatriated each year, either via ‘voluntary return’ programmes or by means of forceful removal.
The Dutch state has put together an extensive deportation infrastructure that includes four detention centres, 44 reception locations with limited freedom of movement, a special deportation unit and a substantial allocation of police forces.
While undocumented residents cannot legally work, many are active in the informal economy, providing low-cost labor in sectors like hospitality, agriculture, domestic work, and construction. Aggressive deportation efforts or crackdowns often tighten the available labor pool in these niches, which operators state can lead to rising wage costs and operational friction in these specific, unregulated industries.
In the real reality of live's in the Netherlands, we know that many Dutch families have improved their daily lives because of the help of undocumented people. Many Dutch families from the private sector and even from the government have undocumented cleaners in their homes. There are undocumented people also who take care of their children when they go to a party or meeting.
According to Fiona (not real name) from Philippines,many Dutch families pay 15-25 euros in exchange for the services of undocumented people.It is low compaire to minimum wage.But for the undocumented it is normal because they are not paying taxes. Many Dutch families trust and consider an undocumented person who works for them as a friend or family.
Other side ,many undocumented people hold the keys of the houses of their client Dutch families. Why is it necessary to consider or treat them as criminals if they do not commit any crime, but rather they help develop the economy even though they do not pay direct taxes.
But in other way,there are many ways they contribute to the profit of some businesses in the country. So when the undocumented people disappear, there will be cause some changes in the daily lives of many Dutch families.
Reported by : Founder Bhong David