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Europe Family Reunification
- Type
- Join a Family: as Partner
- Destination
- Netherlands
- Price
- Price on enquiry
Professional visa guidance for spouses joining EU citizens or legal resident permit holders under national family reunification laws.
Spouses of EU citizens or third-country nationals holding legal residence permits (such as the EU Blue Card or skilled worker permits) can apply for a National Long-Stay (Type D) Family Reunification visa. Requirements focus on verifying state-recognized civil status documents, proof of adequate living space (minimum square meters per person), stable financial maintenance, and basic local language skills where required (e.g., German A1). We ensure all legalizations, translations, and official applications meet consular guidelines.
What's included
- Country-specific national immigration assessment (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, etc.)
- Document authentication, apostille, and sworn translation advisory
- Sponsor income and living space requirement audit
- Basic language requirement guidance (e.g., Goethe-Institut A1 test exemptions)
- National Type D long-stay visa application filing
- Consular appointment booking and dossier compilation
- Guidance on health insurance coverage and post-arrival town hall registration (Anmeldung)
Documents you will need
- Applicant's valid international passport (minimum 1-year validity)
- Copy of sponsor’s EU passport, national ID, or valid residence permit (e.g., EU Blue Card)
- Original legalized or apostilled marriage certificate with certified translation
- Proof of sponsor’s income (employment contract, recent payslips, tax assessments)
- Proof of adequate accommodation (rental contract stating apartment size in square meters and landlord confirmation)
- Sponsor’s certificate of residence registration (e.g., Meldebescheinigung)
- Proof of basic language skills if required (e.g., Goethe A1 German certificate)
- Incoming travel/health insurance covering the initial entry period
- Two biometric passport-sized photos meeting ICAO standards
We help you apply and prepare your documents. The decision on every visa belongs to the embassy or immigration office, so no visa can be guaranteed.
Enquire about Europe Family Reunification
Free, with no obligation. We reply by email, usually within 2 working days.
