Family Reunification Residence Permit
For family reunification (partners of Dutch/residents) joining in the Netherlands.
The full Dutch Family Reunification Residence Permit process
Obtain or Renew Passport
Make sure your national passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended entry into the Netherlands.
Apply for Partner (family reunification) permit
Dutch/resident partner sponsors family reunification residence permit.
⏱ ~90 days💶 €254🔗 Official linkTravel to the Netherlands
Travel to NL with MVV/permit documents and enter within visa validity.
Submit biometrics at IND
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkPost-arrival steps are part of the full flow. Start free to track your pre-arrival progress, then unlock the 19 post-arrival steps when you land.Collect residence permit card
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkSearch for Housing
Start looking for rental properties online or via agents; gather required documents such as proof of income.
🔗 Official linkSecure housing (residential address)
Find and secure a place to live in the Netherlands.
🔗 Official linkRegister at municipality (BRP & BSN)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkSet Up Energy & Water Contracts
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
Set Up Internet Contract
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
Open a bank account
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkApply for DigiD
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkActivate MijnOverheid account
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkObtain health insurance
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkRegister with a GP (doctor)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkSet up a Dutch SIM card
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkArrange home & liability insurance
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkEnroll children in school
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkApply for tax allowances (toeslagen)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkExchange foreign driver’s license
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkApply for child benefit (kinderbijslag)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkArrange childcare
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkLegalise and translate civil documents
Arrange legalisation (apostille) and sworn translations of birth/marriage certificates.
🔗 Official linkCivic integration (inburgering)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkUndergo TB test (if required)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
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