Family visa

Family Visa valid

If you have a partner, spouse or relative living in the Netherlands – from the European Union (EU) or a third country (non-EU) – you can usually apply for a residence permit in the Netherlands. However, the application process and eligibility conditions depend on your nationality and the nationality of a family member living in the Netherlands. Different processes apply depending on whether you and a family member are from the EU or outside the EU.

Bringing your “young adult child” to the Netherlands

Currently, family reunification in the Netherlands is only possible for members of the core family unit. The core family unit are the partners/spouses and children under 18. Adult children are not part of the core family unit. However, it is possible to bring your young adult child to the Netherlands in some cases.

 

Bringing your parent from outside the EU to the Netherlands

Currently, family reunification in the Netherlands is only possible for members of the core family unit. The core family unit are the partners/spouses and children under 18. The (grand)parents of adults are not part of the core family unit. It is however still possible to bring your parent to the Netherlands in some cases

 

If you obtain your Netherlands family visa, you will have the same conditions as your relative. This includes the validity of the residence permit. You can stay in the Netherlands with a family visa only as long as your family member will be staying.

A residence permit can last up to five years.

work with a Family Visa

if your family member needs a work permit to work, then so do you. If they are exempt and can work without a work permit, then the same applies to you.

Documents required

Copy your passport or ID card.

Copy of residence permit for your family members.

Evidence of your family members’ income.

For spouses / partners: Copy of marriage / partnership certificate. Signed declaration that you are not married (if any).

For children joining parents: ID card.

A statement from the sponsor confirming your relationship