Residence permit for minor child to stay with parent
Netherlands
Last updated: December 26, 2025
5 years
$91
4-6 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets your child move to the Netherlands to live with you. You must be a Dutch citizen or already have a Dutch residence permit. Your child gets legal permission to stay and can go to school and work. It is a family visa that keeps children with their parents.
Key Benefits
- Your child lives with you legally
- Free access to Dutch schools
- Health insurance coverage included
- Can work without restrictions if you are Dutch
- 5-year permit with stability
- Path to permanent residence after 5 years
- Can travel throughout Europe
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Child under 18 years old
- Not married or in relationship
- Dependent on sponsor for money
- Valid passport required
- No serious criminal record
- Not a security threat
- Sponsor is Dutch citizen or has valid residence permit
- Sponsor has legal custody
- Sponsor earns €1,572-€2,425 per month
- Sponsor has stable employment 1+ year
- Sponsor has suitable housing
- Sponsor lived in Netherlands 1 year if required
Financial Requirement
Single parent: at least €1,572-€1,698 per month (~$1,850-$2,000 USD). Married: at least €2,246-€2,425 per month (~$2,645-$2,850 USD). Prove with 3 recent pay stubs, employment contract, and last year tax return.
Documents
- Child passportMust be valid
- Birth certificateOfficially certified and translated
- Proof of parentageMarriage certificate, adoption papers, or DNA test
- Custody papersShows you have legal authority
- Other parent permissionWritten permission if they have custody rights
- Employment contract1+ year valid
- Pay stubsLast 3 months of paychecks
- Tax returnLast year income proof
- Criminal record declarationFor child if 12 or older
- Housing proofLease, purchase contract, or registration
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.