Visiting relatives

Category	Form	Fee	Validity
Visiting relatives	Refer to Annexure-C	Refer to Annexure-B	See details below

Applicant is allowed to stay with his/her relatives in Netherlands for a maximum period of 6 months. To qualify under relatives category following relationship applies:
Spouses or those registered under civil partnership.
Blood relatives:
1st degree: Parents and children.
2nd degree: Brothers, sisters and grandparents.

If the applicant sponsors his/her own trip: he / she must demonstrate proof of sufficient income.
If the relative in Netherlands sponsor the applicant: Relative must prove sufficient means of support.
Applicant must have a return ticket or documents proving sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket.

Documents Required:
If the Indian applicant is a family member/relative other than a child or parent (i.e. 1st degree blood relative) :
Copy of the applicant's passport.
Netherlands relatives proof of sufficient income.
Copy of the details from the Municipal Personal Records (GBA) of the Netherlands relative showing family composition, which is not older than 6 months.
Copy of identity papers in case relative is a Dutch citizen or copy of residence permit or copy of passport showing the residence permit.

Notes:
1. If the applicant is unable to enclose the foreign documents, he/ she should explain the reason as to why, in a separate letter;
2. When the applicant applies for a residence permit after reaching the Netherlands, he/she will be examined for tuberculosis.
3. Residence permits are not renewed or extended under this category.
4. If the applicant decide, for instance, that he/ she want to live of his/her own and work in the Netherlands, he/she should apply for a residence permit. The new application will be reviewed again by the IND.
5. To know the extent of sufficient income, refer to Annexure Holland-II or Annexure-A.