Family reunification can be achieved in several ways. This page explains two important routes: the MVV route and the Chavez-Vilchez route. For both routes, legal assistance from an experienced lawyer specializing in family reunification is strongly recommended.
More information about other routes, such as the Belgium route or the EU route, can be found at mvv-gezinshereniging.nl. The options for family reunification (family reunification of asylum seekers) and extended family reunification (such as parents with adult children or other family members) are not covered on this page.
Our family reunification lawyers are ready to provide you with expert advice. Please contact us for tailored legal advice.
When applying for Dutch naturalisation, the general rule is that the applicant must renounce their original nationality. This so-called renunciation requirement is a core element of Dutch nationality law.
Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of family reunification does not require the use of an attorney. Nevertheless, it may be advisable to have a lawyer prepare and submit the application. In his blog, Jeroen Maas elaborates on the advantages of professional guidance by a lawyer.
