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The same official IND scale used for Highly Skilled Migrant

Family reunification
in the Netherlands

A sponsor — a Dutch citizen or a residence-permit holder — reunites a spouse/partner and minor children. Sponsor income from €2,337/mo gross for the 07–12.2026 period.

Sponsor income from
€2,337/mo
Annual equivalent
≈€28,044/yr
Stay requirement
continuous
Children’s independent status
after 1 year of residence

One verified scale, two programmes

IND publishes both the Highly Skilled Migrant and family-reunification thresholds on the same official page — both figures were verified in the same fetch.

PARAMETER
VALUE
WHAT TO KNOW
Sponsor income (07–12.2026)
VALUEfrom €2,337/mo gross
The official threshold, updated twice a year alongside the full IND scale.
Outdated figure from third-party sources
VALUE€2,294/mo — do NOT use
Appears on third-party sites but does not match the current period.
Who can be reunited
VALUEspouse/partner + minor children
Parents and other relatives are not covered by this base route.

What the process consists of

Besides sponsor income, proof of the relationship and, typically, a basic civic-integration exam abroad are required.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
MVV/residence-permit application fee
RATE~€207–228
per person reunited
Basic civic-integration exam abroad
RATE~€350–400
per applicant
Legalisation and translation of marriage/relationship documents
RATE~€100–200
per document set

How the process runs

01
Checking sponsor status
The sponsor must be a Dutch citizen or hold a valid residence permit.
02
Confirming sponsor income
From €2,337/mo gross for the current period — the amount is revised by IND twice a year.
03
Basic civic-integration exam
Typically required abroad before filing MVV documents.
04
Filing the application
The sponsor files through IND; if an entry visa is needed, the MVV is issued together with the decision.
05
Receiving residence status and children’s independence
Children gain independent status after 1 year of residence, provided this occurs before they turn 18.

A good fit if

The sponsor is a Dutch citizen or holds a valid residence permit.
The sponsor’s income is at or above the current IND threshold (07–12.2026: from €2,337/mo gross).
You are reuniting a spouse/partner and/or minor children — the base and most direct case.
You are prepared to take the basic civic-integration exam abroad if it applies to your country.

A poor fit if

The sponsor’s income is below the current threshold on the filing date — check ind.nl before filing, since the threshold updates twice a year.
You are relying on the outdated €2,294/mo figure from a third-party source — it does not match the current 07–12.2026 period.
You are reuniting parents or other relatives beyond a spouse/partner and minor children — this base route does not formally cover them.
You need certainty on application processing times — this aspect is not covered on this page.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

No matching firms in the directory for this category yet — the list is curated by hand and grows over time.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

Why does the site explicitly mention the outdated €2,294/mo figure?

Because that amount still circulates on third-party sites and could mislead — the site explicitly states it does not match the current official 07–12.2026 period, rather than just quietly ignoring it.

Is the same scale used for Highly Skilled Migrant?

Yes — IND publishes both thresholds (HSM and family reunification) on the same official page, and both figures were verified via the same direct fetch.

How often does the income threshold change?

Twice a year — 1 January and 1 July, alongside the full IND income-requirement scale.

Who can be reunited under the base route?

A spouse/partner and minor children. Parents and other relatives are not formally covered by this route.

Is a civic-integration exam required?

Typically yes, a basic exam must be passed abroad before filing MVV documents — specific country exceptions are not covered on this page.

When do children get independent status?

After 1 year of residence, provided this occurs before the child turns 18.

Sources

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.