This is how to apply for family formation with the IND
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Do you and your partner meet all the conditions for family formation? Then you can submit an application for family formation to the IND. You will apply for a residence permit and an entry visa for your partner. On this page you can read how and why you have to do that.
You apply for a residence permit for your partner
To bring your partner to the Netherlands, apply for a residence permit for residence with partner. This permit is for people who want to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days.
You also need to apply for an entry visa for your partner
Your partner usually also needs a special entry visa. This is called an
Please note: Sometimes an mvv is not necessary. This depends on your partner's citizenship or situation.
How do you apply for family formation?
You apply for the mvv and the residence permit all at once. You can do this online or print the application, fill it out on paper and send it by post.
Online: "Family formation application form"
Via the IND's website, you can fill out the online application form for family formation . To do this, you need a
By post: download the "Family formation application form"
You can download the application form for family formation from the IND website. When you have filled it in completely, send it to the IND printed, signed and registered. You have to choose the right form. There are two forms:
Residence permit application: residence with married or registered partner
Residence permit application: residence with unmarried partner
Your application costs money
The application costs 243 euros.
Do you complete the application online? Then pay immediately via
Do you do it by post? Then you will get a letter later explaining how to pay.