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Netherlands Partner residence permit — spouse

6 facts quoted from the official source

Family-reunification route for a foreign partner joining a Dutch national or eligible Dutch residence-permit holder.

Income required
€2,337/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, partner +1
from the official record
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesApplication for residence with a family member: €2,337.00 without holiday allowance.checked 2026-07-27
  • Prior immigration or residence statusYou have Dutch nationality or you have a valid Dutch residence permit.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe partner route covers a spouse, registered partner or unmarried partner.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementYou have a valid passport or other travel document.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsYou cannot have your partner come join you... Au pair, Working Holiday, Cultural exchange... seasonal work... EU-UK Trade Agreement.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisA foreign partner needs a residence permit; the sponsor must be Dutch or hold a valid Dutch residence permit and meet the applicable family-reunification rules.
Family

Who you can bring

spousepartnerde facto partner
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Netherlands?
The official source states: Family-reunification route for a foreign partner joining a Dutch national or eligible Dutch residence-permit holder.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Application for residence with a family member: €2,337.00 without holiday allowance. The lowest published threshold is €2,337/mo (income).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, partner, de facto partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official ind.nl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 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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Fees, validity 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.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ind.nlLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Netherlands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · 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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