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Partner Visa Netherlands

No application carries more weight than the one that brings the person you love to your doorstep. The Dutch partner visa is very doable, but it is unforgiving of small mistakes: an income document in the wrong format, a missed exam registration, a certificate without the right stamp, and you lose months.

We treat these cases with the care they deserve. Johanna personally goes with clients to their appointments, from the municipality desk to the IND, so neither of you ever sits across from an official unprepared.

Couple walking together along an Amsterdam canal

Who we help

  • Dutch citizens and residents bringing a partner from abroad
  • Expats already in the Netherlands whose partner is following later
  • Married and unmarried couples, including long-term partners without a marriage certificate
  • Couples who were refused before and want it done right this time

What we manage together

Honest eligibility review

We assess the sponsor’s income against the IND requirement, the relationship evidence and both nationalities before promising anything.

The MVV and integration exam

Many nationalities must pass the basic civic integration exam abroad and collect an entry visa at the Dutch embassy. We plan exam preparation and the appointment itself.

Document legalization

Birth and marriage certificates must be legalized or apostilled in the country of origin. We map exactly which documents need which treatment.

Application and follow-up

We prepare and submit the full application and stay on top of the IND until the decision arrives.

Arrival as a couple

Registration, BSN, health insurance and the first practical weeks. Your partner should arrive to a life, not a to-do list.

The path, step by step

  1. 01

    Intake for two

    We speak with both of you, review income and documents, and set a realistic timeline.

  2. 02

    Prepare abroad

    Exam, legalizations and embassy logistics in your partner’s country, coordinated from here.

  3. 03

    Submit and decide

    The application goes to the IND. We track it and handle any additional requests immediately.

  4. 04

    Reunited

    Your partner travels, registers and receives the residence permit. We are there for the landing.

Couples ask us

Can my partner work once they arrive?

Yes. The partner residence permit comes with free access to the Dutch labour market, so they can take any job without a separate work permit.

How much income do I need as a sponsor?

The IND requires sustainable, independent income at a level it adjusts twice a year. We check your exact situation, including contracts and self-employment, during intake.

We are not married. Is that a problem?

No. The Netherlands recognizes durable relationships between unmarried partners. You will need to evidence the relationship, and we help you build that file convincingly.

Start your life here, together

Tell us about the two of you. We will give you a clear, honest picture of the route and how long the wait really is.

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