Published: 18.08.2026
The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) states that a foreign partner needs a residence permit to live with their partner in the Netherlands. Its official page sets out the requirements and application process and is marked as updated on 24 July 2026.
The source confirms that foreign partners have a dedicated residence-permit route, but the available excerpt does not list the specific requirements or announce a change in the rules. This means that a partner’s relocation requires a separate residence application and compliance with the applicable conditions, rather than relying only on proof of a relationship. The information is most relevant to families and partners planning to live together in the Netherlands. It is worth consulting as an official starting point before preparing an application, while checking the detailed requirements directly with IND.
- 🏛️ ind.nl