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Chavez residence document — minor sibling of minor Dutch child

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Which family relationships qualify?

A non-Dutch (half)brother or (half)sister under 18 of a minor Dutch child, who is the applicant parent's biological or legal child, is part of the family and will live with the parent and the Dutch child in the Netherlands.

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  • https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/family-and-partner/residence-with-your-minor-dutch-child-chavez
    Do you have another non-Dutch child under 18 (a minor)? And this is a (half)brother or (half)sister of your Dutch child under 18? Then the following requirements also apply: The (half)brother or (half)sister is going to live with you and your Dutch child under 18 in the Netherlands. The (half)brother or (half)sister is part of your family. The (half)brother or (half)sister is your child. This can be your biological child or your child by law.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The sibling is brought by the parent of the minor Dutch child, who must have parental authority over the sibling and hold one of: a residence permit EU as caring parent of a Dutch child under 18, a facilitation visa allowing application in the Netherlands as such a caring parent, or another valid Dutch residence permit.

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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The parent must have parental authority over the sibling. If a parent staying behind in the country of origin has authority, that parent must give permission for the sibling's departure; sometimes permission from the government of the country of origin is also required. The parent cares for the sibling and is responsible for their upbringing, and the sibling must strongly depend on the parent so that without a residence document the parent and the Dutch child would have to leave the EU with the sibling. Official foreign documents must be legalised and translated into Dutch, English, French or German.

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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The application can only be made from within the Netherlands (a free Schengen visa facilitation may be needed to travel); the form is sent digitally or by post; the fee is €85; the IND decides within 6 months. The holder is free to work without a work permit. The residence document is usually valid for 5 years but expires on the day the Dutch child or the sibling turns 18. After at least 5 years with this document the holder may be able to apply for a permanent residence permit.

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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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