Netherlands family reunification visa
1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | A partner joining a Dutch sponsor must generally be at least 21 and intend to live together; the sponsor must be Dutch or hold a qualifying Dutch residence permit, and the relationship must be evidenced. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | Application fee | 254 EUR | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Application fee | 254 EUR | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 90 days | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Language level required | required, no CEFR level set (Dutch) | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Sponsor's income required | 2,337 EUR | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |