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Caribbean Netherlands Fixed-Term Residence - Minor Child

12 facts quoted from the official source

For a minor child joining a legally resident parent in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba.

Route type
Family
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
8
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Good Conduct RequiredSubmit an original declaration of good conduct.
  • Minor Child RequiredThe family-reunification checklist covers a minor child joining a parent.
  • Relationship Evidence RequiredSubmit the relevant marriage, birth, partnership, custody, adoption or family-status evidence.
  • Residence Permit Required Over Three MonthsForeign nationals who want to work or stay for longer than three months need a residence permit.
  • Sponsor Income Usd Annual MinThe sponsor must demonstrate gross annual income of more than USD 20,160.checked 2026-07-26
  • Sponsor Legal Residence RequiredSubmit a copy of the sponsor's valid residence title or other proof of legal residence.
  • Sponsor Pay Slips RequiredSubmit the sponsor's six most recent payslips.
  • Custody Or Consent RequiredSubmit custody evidence or the non-accompanying parent's consent where applicable.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryFamily reunification includes a minor child; the sponsor must show legal residence, income and relationship documents.
  • Official source basisFamily reunification includes a minor child; the sponsor must show legal residence, income and relationship documents.
  • Report summaryFamily reunification includes a minor child; the sponsor must show legal residence, income and relationship documents.
Family

Who you can bring

Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • DurationA fixed-term residence permit is usually valid for one year.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Caribbean Netherlands?
The official source states: For a minor child joining a legally resident parent in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba.

Every answer is quoted from the official english.rijksdienstcn.com page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source english.rijksdienstcn.comLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Caribbean Netherlands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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