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Caribbean Netherlands Fixed-Term Residence - Spouse or Partner

12 facts quoted from the official source

For a spouse, registered partner or qualifying unmarried partner joining a legal resident of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, partner +1
from the official record
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.
  • Qualifying RelationshipThe form provides family-reunification and family-formation checklists for marriage and partnership.
  • 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.
  • Unmarried Partner Declarations RequiredPartners must submit declarations showing that both are unmarried and the MBES23 relationship declaration.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryPurpose of residence: family reunification or family formation; the sponsor must demonstrate gross annual income of more than USD 20,160 and provide six recent payslips.checked 2026-07-26
  • Official source basisPurpose of residence: family reunification or family formation; the sponsor must demonstrate gross annual income of more than USD 20,160 and provide six recent payslips.checked 2026-07-26
  • Report summaryPurpose of residence: family reunification or family formation; the sponsor must demonstrate gross annual income of more than USD 20,160 and provide six recent payslips.checked 2026-07-26
Family

Who you can bring

spousepartnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

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

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Caribbean Netherlands?
The official source states: For a spouse, registered partner or qualifying unmarried partner joining a legal resident of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, partner, de facto partner.

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.

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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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