Family Reunion / Partner Residence Permit (+ MVV)

Netherlands · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 20 August 2026

To join a partner/spouse or family member who is Dutch or holds a qualifying Dutch residence permit. The sponsor must meet an income requirement (set by the IND, at least the Dutch minimum wage / SV-salary level). Partners of HSMs, Blue Card holders and startup founders can work freely; partners of students cannot.

Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Elizabeth O

At a glance

Embassy processing

Standard

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£517

≈ ₦941,974

Why applications get refused

Sponsor income insufficient

Income below the required amount or not long-term/independent.

Fix: Evidence stable, independent income at the required level.

Relationship not genuine

Officer not satisfied the relationship is genuine.

Fix: Provide broad, dated relationship evidence.

Civic integration exam not passed

Required basic Dutch exam not passed abroad.

Fix: Pass the civic integration exam before applying for the MVV.

Document checklist

Required

Valid passport

When: "all"

Marriage/partnership certificate or relationship evidence (legalised)

When: "all"

Sponsor's proof of Dutch nationality / residence permit

When: "all"

Sponsor income evidence (employment contract, payslips)

When: "all"

Civic integration exam result (basic Dutch)

When: "unless exempt"

MVV (Nigeria is MVV-required)

When: "all"

Application timeline

1. Prepare your application

Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms

1–3 weeks

2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)

Specialist checks your file before you submit

5–7 working days

3. Submit online or at visa centre

Biometrics appointment may be required

1 day

4. Embassy decision

Standard processing. Priority options may be available.

Standard

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

Civic integration exam abroad (basic Dutch)

£300

546,600

Family reunion / partner permit

£217

395,374

Total government fees

517

≈ ₦941,974

Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)

Sponsor income (min per month, ~minimum wage)

£2,001

3,645,822

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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