If you are planning to reunite your family in the Netherlands you of course need a family reunion visa of the Netherlands, this article will help you in that case along with the requirements that you must meet in order to get the smooth visa application process. The applicant will also need a residence permit for a family visa and this article will come in handy.

Who needs this Visa?

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: There is a separate case if you belong to European Union/EEA countries or if you are from Switzerland. You will surely need a family visa from the Netherlands. You must go through the whole process of obtaining the family visa.

EU/EEA/Swiss citizen joining a non-EU family member: In this case, you don’t actually need a family visa but there is a verification called “Verification against EU Law” that you must get to stay that exceeds 90 days. 

Eligibility Criteria

The requirement and eligibility might vary depending upon your relationship with the family member you will be joining, here is the breakdown of some common scenarios one can get in;

Joining a spouse/partner

Joining a child under 18

Joining a related foster child

Joining a minor Dutch child (as a non-EU/EEA/Swiss parent)

Joining a spouse/partner

If you are joining a spouse or a partner in the Netherlands you must be;

• Married or in a registered relationship.
• Both must be at least 21 years old
• The partner must be a Dutch national or hold a valid residence permit.
• For at least five years your partner must be able to support you.

Joining a child under 18

The child must not be married and live with you and not independently.

The residence permit of at least a year

You must be able to support them financially 

You must have custody.

Joining a related foster child

The child must be under eighteen years of age and your close relative.

• You must possess Dutch or EU nationality or a residence permit.
• The proper care and education for your child is your responsibility. 
• Must have the child’s custody and the legal representative or the parents of the child must agree to this. 

Joining a minor Dutch child (as a non-EU/EEA/Swiss parent)

The applicant must be a biological/step or a foster parent.

The age of the child must not be more than 18 years.

You must show that you are involved in raising the child and financially dependent on each other. 

Application Process

The steps involved in the application process are as follows;

Check MVV Requirement: You must check if you are authorized for a temporary stay in the Netherlands.

Documents: Must gather/collect all the documents that generally include your family member’s passport, ID cards, income proof, residence permit proof, marriage certificate and birth certificate, relationship proof, etc. 

Visit Dutch Embassy: After all the documents are gathered you must visit the Dutch embassy or consulate and submit your visa application.

Visa Fee Submission: Pay the visa fee after the application submission.

Processing Time: The processing time can vary depending on your nationality and application. Usually, it takes up to several weeks.

Validity: The validity time depends on your family member’s residence permit, this is usually up to five years. 

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Your ability to work there mirrors your family member’s situation, if they need a work permit then you will also require a work permit. There are no certain work hours like a student visa for family visa holders, all the applicant needs is a work permit, and then you are allowed to work anytime, anywhere. 

It is important to note that this article provides general information and an overview. For the latest updates, you must contact the embassy or official source of the Dutch Government, that is their website. 

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