Your core family
- Your spouse or partner
- Your minor children
- Family members must prove the family bond
- The rules are stricter for subsidiary protection (B)
Family
Bringing your family to the Netherlands
Avoid delays
- Apply as soon as possible after your permit
- Collect birth and marriage certificates early
- A DNA test may be offered if documents are missing
- The family member collects the MVV at the embassy
Avoid refusal
Common reasons for refusal
Contradictions
Different dates or details in your statements weaken your whole story.
Missing evidence
Documents that exist but were not submitted – or not translated.
Missed deadlines
Appeal deadlines in asylum cases are short – sometimes only one week.
Dublin overlooked
Fingerprints in another EU country can mean that country is responsible.
Received a decision? Send it to us the same day. Objection and appeal →
Costs
What it costs
Fees 2026
First consultation (30 min)Free
IND fee – asylum applicationNone
Assigned lawyer in the procedureFree
Our service feeFixed quote after the intake
Representation at the IND or in courtFixed quote
In an emergency call 112. Not safe at home? Veilig Thuis: 0800 2000 – free, 24/7.
Other routes
After your permit
Family
Family reunification
Bring your children and family members to the Netherlands.
family-visa.nl Open website FamilyPartner visa
A residence permit for your spouse or long-term partner.
partner-visa.nl Open website StayPermanent residence
Five years in? Permanent residence or EU long-term resident status.
eu-permanent.nl Open website CitizenshipDutch citizenship
Naturalisation or the option procedure – to your Dutch passport.
dutch-citizenship.nl Open websiteInformation valid for 2026, based on ind.nl. Asylum rules changed on 12 June 2026 and the IND introduces them in phases – always check the latest rules with us or on ind.nl.