Family reunification and family formation
Do you have an asylum residence permit and would you like to bring your family (partner and children) to the Netherlands? Then you can apply for post-travel asylum family reunification. The
Would you like to bring other family members who depend on you to the Netherlands? Then follow the step-by-step plan
If the IND considers that you submitted your application too late or if your family was only formed after your arrival in the Netherlands (we refer to this as family formation), you must submit a 'regular application for family reunification'.
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These are the various application options to bring your relatives or family to the Netherlands
There are several ways to bring your family members or relatives to the Netherlands. Depending on your situation, you have to submit a certain type of application to the IND. Below we explain which application you have to make.
Collecting documents for 'family reunification for asylum seekers (post-travel)' and having them translated
When applying for family reunification, you must send evidence to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). These are mainly documents that show the identity of your family member. And that make the family relationship between you and your family member likely.
Moving after family reunification
If your family members come to the Netherlands and you have a home that is too small to live in together, the municipality will arrange another home for you. In this article you can read how this works.
After family reunification, you may be able to get your own residence permit
Did you come to the Netherlands because a family member applied for family reunification on your behalf? If so, you will not be granted an independent residence permit, but a residence permit linked to that of your family member. You can apply for your own permit. You can read more about this in this article.
Divorce in the Netherlands if you have an asylum residence permit
Do you want a divorce from your partner? You can get divorced in the Netherlands, but how that works depends on your personal situation. Divorce can, for example, have consequences for your residence permit and your stay in the Netherlands. Read here how divorce works.
Here is how to find free or affordable legal support in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are several ways to get free or low-cost legal help. For example, you may have questions about your asylum procedure or need help if you have problems at work or with your home. Read here where you can go for legal help.