Netherlands · Visas and documents

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Join family

Check sponsor income, relationship and integration/MVV conditions. Exceptions depend on nationality and residence status.

Documents to organise 8

Valid passport or travel documentCertificates and evidence of family or partner relationshipFamily member’s identity and immigration status or nationalitySupporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodation

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changesLanguage evidence for the category or exemptionCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedMedical examination or certificate/TB where applicable

Route forms and references

MVV / TEV

How to proceed

Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

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