Residence with EU/EEA or Swiss Family Member
Residence permit for family members of EU/EEA or Swiss citizens
The full Dutch Residence with EU/EEA or Swiss Family Member process
Obtain or Renew Passport
Make sure your national passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended entry into the Netherlands.
Legalise and translate civil documents
Arrange legalisation (apostille) and sworn translations of birth/marriage certificates.
🔗 Official linkApply for EU/EEA/Swiss Family Member residence permit
Apply for residence permit as family member of EU/EEA or Swiss citizen
⏱ ~90 days💶 €85🔗 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 6 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 linkRegister at municipality (BRP & BSN)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkOpen a bank 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 linkApply for DigiD
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
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