Category: Family / Spouse / Dependent Visa
Overview: Allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to join family (spouse, partner, children) legally residing in the Netherlands. Facilitates family reunification, offering rights to live, and potentially work or study, leading to long-term residency.
Eligibility: Sponsor in NL must have sufficient income (100% minimum wage), suitable housing & registration. Applicant needs a valid passport, no criminal record, genuine relationship, and often pass a basic integration exam.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: Yes
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://ind.nl/en/family-or-partner
Summary: Enables non-EU/EEA citizens to join family (spouse, partner, child) in the Netherlands. Requires a sponsor with sufficient income & housing, and a genuine relationship. Main benefit is family reunification, offering a path to live, work/study, and long-term residency.