Inge te Pas specializes in European and Dutch migration law. Inge has extensive expertise in the field of labor migration, nationality law and family migration. Inge has built up specific expertise in advising on Dutch citizenship and the acquisition of Dutch citizenship. She gets a lot of pleasure from advising whether a client is (was) Dutch and the possibility of (re)acquiring Dutch citizenship.

Inge can quickly get to the heart of the matter and provide clear advice on the steps to be taken. She enjoys assisting her clients throughout the entire process, from advice to obtaining a permit or Dutch nationality.

Inge's service is described by her clients as excellent and very pleasant. Clients praise her commitment to the case and her clear, fast and pleasant communication. Inge is also appreciated for her transparency, both about the opportunities in a case and the expected costs.

Her clients praise her in various reviews:

• "Inge's extensive knowledge of migration and nationality law and her ability to explain this in an understandable way to her clients and come up with good solutions";
• "Inge's excellent communication: she responds quickly and is clear, is honest about what is and is not possible and is “on top of the process”;
• "Inge's integrity and professionalism: she understands the importance of the case for her clients, is empathetic and remains professional at all times."

Inge enjoys litigating and is successful. She has achieved excellent results in complicated cases. In a case in which Inge has assisted a client for years, the client says about her:

• “A challenging situation in what was not a straightforward case. It was through the dedication, expertise and perseverance of Inge and the Kroes office, throughout what was an extended journey of ups and downs that eventually led to a favourable result. I will always be appreciative of their continued support even when doubt and litigation fatigue began to set, and admire their persistence in standing firmly behind their professional opinion but moreover standing by their client, even when faced with greater uncertainty. Bravo for a brilliant outcome.”

Inge already specialized in migration law during her studies in International and European law. During her studies, she did an internship at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and dealt with complaints against the Dutch government in the field of migration law. Before she became a lawyer, she worked as secretary of the Meijers Commission, a leading committee that advises European and Dutch institutions on new European bills in the field of European migration law, among other things. She also worked as a researcher at the National Ombudsman in the security, justice and aliens team and as a legal assistant at the Central Netherlands court.

Inge lectures on labor migration law at the CPO Center for Post-Academic Legal Education.

Inge is:

• Member UIA International Association of Lawyers
• Member of the WRV Working Group on Legal Aid for Foreigners
• Member SVMA Specialists Association of Migration Law Lawyers 

In: A&MR, 2022, nr. 3 (Dutch legal journal)

In: A&MR, 2019, nr. 10 (Dutch legal journal)

In: A&MR, 2017, nr. 8 (Dutch legal journal)

in: Blog on website INAmsterdam

in: Legal Journal on Employment Law, 2014, nr. 12 (Dutch legal journal)

in: Netherlands Journal for Attorneys, 2012, nr, 9 (Dutch legal journal)

Inge te Pas has registered the following principal legal practice areas in the Netherlands Bar's register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister):

• Immigration law

Based on this registration, Inge te Pas is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in each registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.