Do you have a family member with Ukrainian citizenship who has temporary protection in the Netherlands? If so, you may also be able to get protection in the Netherlands.
You must meet these conditions to receive temporary protection as a family member
You may be able to get temporary protection in the Netherlands if your family member stays in the Netherlands. But there are conditions you must meet. The conditions have to do with the relationship between you and your family member already living in the Netherlands.
You qualify for temporary protection if you:
Are the spouse or partner (not married) of your family member in the Netherlands and are in a long-term relationship together.
Are a minor child of your family member in the Netherlands. This also applies if you are adopted. If you have your own family and are married, you do not qualify.
Are another family member, for example a brother, sister, uncle or aunt, who is very dependent on your family in the Netherlands and you lived together in Ukraine. For example, due to illness. How to prove this depends on the situation.
Do you not have Ukrainian citizenship but your partner in the Netherlands does? Then you must arrive in the Netherlands at the same time to be entitled to temporary protection. Are you coming to the Netherlands later? Then you may not be entitled to temporary protection. Your partner with Ukrainian citizenship may be entitled to temporary protection.
You must prove that you are related to the family member in the Netherlands
When you arrive in the Netherlands, you must be able to show the
You apply for temporary protection in the Netherlands yourself
Upon arrival in the Netherlands, you must apply for temporary protection yourself. Your family member in the Netherlands cannot do this for you. You apply for protection by registering at a municipality to get a personal number (BSN). You say when you register that your family member is already in the Netherlands and show your documents.
After you get a BSN from the municipality, you make an appointment with the IND to get proof of residence. You then show your documents again. The IND will assess whether you are entitled to temporary protection.
Do you need help or have any questions? Please contact Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland.
