🇳🇱 Netherlands · Family

Stay with Family Member / Partner (married or unmarried) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Work experience5+ years
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€254

Duration & renewal

Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ind.nl/en/costs.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Work experience
https://ind.nl/en/costs · verified 2026-06-23
Health insurance
https://ind.nl/en/costs · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://ind.nl/en/costs · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://ind.nl/en/costs · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path

“página de custos; lista 'Permanent residence permit/Long-term EU residency' como item de taxa separado mas não afirma que a via familiar conduz a PR”

https://ind.nl/en/costs · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://ind.nl/en/costs · verified 2026-06-23

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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