Filing an Appeal with the Administrative Court in Leiden

If you disagree with a decision on objection, you can lodge an appeal with the administrative court. The court checks whether the decision of the administrative authority is correct.

When can you institute an appeal?

You have the opportunity to appeal:

• If you disagree with the outcome of an objection procedure
• If the administrative authority does not make a decision on your objection in time
• For decisions where direct appeal is possible (no objection required)

Time limit for filing an appeal

You have 6 weeks to file an appeal after:

• The publication of the decision on objection
• The expiry of the time limit in which a decision should have been made

Where can you file an appeal?

Type of case	Competent court
Social security (e.g. UWV, SVB)	District Court, administrative law sector
Tax matters	District Court, administrative law sector
Environmental law matters	District Court, administrative law sector
Alien affairs	District Court of The Hague (various hearing locations, including Leiden)

Costs of appeal (court fee)

For filing an appeal, you pay a court fee:

• Individuals social security: € 50
• Individuals other cases: € 187
• Legal entities: € 371

What does the court assess?

The administrative court looks at:

• Is the decision taken in accordance with the law?
• Have the facts been correctly established?
• Has the legislation been correctly applied?
• Have the principles of good administration been followed?

Practical information for Leiden

For cases in the Leiden region, you can go to the District Court of The Hague, Leiden location. For free legal advice, you can contact the Juridisch Loket Leiden, located at Stationsweg 46.

Frequently asked questions