Your family’s circumstances
Clarify relationships, children’s ages, custody and the plan to live together.
A NEW BEGINNING TOGETHER
A different country.
A life together.
A move involves more than the main applicant. Consider your partner’s and children’s needs alongside your residence and arrival timeline.
WHO IS IT FOR?
For people moving to the Netherlands with family or joining a family member who already lives here.
WHAT CAN WE CONSIDER TOGETHER?
Applications and documents
Plan family applications around the main residence type and the applicable conditions.
Settling in
Prioritise municipal registration, BSN, health insurance and school-related questions after arrival.
From discussion to action.
Practical elements of the plan, subject to the agreed service scope:
- Preparation list by family member
- Timeline linked to the main application
- Post-arrival action agenda
BEFORE WE TALK
Moving as a family: one plan, separate files
Bring partners’ and children’s needs into the plan from the beginning.
Read the related guideCan the partner of an HSM employee work?
A partner joining an HSM permit holder on a family permit may work freely. Do not generalise this to every family permit; check the residence type and the endorsement on the document.
Are adult children covered by the same application?
The standard minor-child permit is for children under 18. Custody and, where applicable, the other parent’s consent matter. The same route does not automatically cover adult children.
When should we discuss family plans?
At the first conversation. Documents, living together, schooling and arrival dates can affect the main timeline. Assess each family member’s conditions separately.
Is a BSN a residence permit?
No. It is a personal number used in public administration. Municipal registration, residence rights and work permission are not interchangeable.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Your plans can be big.
Let your first step be simple.
Share your goals. Let’s clarify the topics for our first conversation.