Family Reunification Residence Permit

To qualify, both the sponsor in the Netherlands and the applicant abroad must meet specific criteria regarding age, relationship status, and financial stability.

Sponsor Requirements

• Legal Status: You must be a Dutch citizen or hold a valid Dutch residence permit (such as a Highly Skilled Migrant, EU Blue Card, or Permanent Residence permit).
• Income Threshold: You must prove "independent, sustainable, and sufficient" income. For the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, you must earn at least €2,294.40 gross per month (excluding holiday allowance).
• Income Sustainability: Your employment contract must be valid for at least 12 months at the time of application. If your contract is shorter, the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) may evaluate your average income over the previous three years.
• Age: You must be at least 18 years old to sponsor a partner.

Applicant Requirements

• Partners: You must be the spouse or registered partner of the sponsor. Unmarried partners also qualify if they can prove a "long-term and exclusive" relationship. Both partners must be at least 18 years old.
• Minor Children: You must be under 18 years old, unmarried, and moving to live as part of the sponsor’s household.
• Civic Integration: Most applicants aged 18 to retirement age must pass the Basisexamen inburgering buitenland (Basic Civic Integration Exam Abroad) at a Dutch embassy before applying, unless they are exempt based on nationality (e.g., USA, Canada, EU, UK, etc.).