This is the only guide you need to secure your MVV approval.
Discover step-by-step how you and your partner can start a new chapter in the Netherlands. This guide walks you through every phase of the MVV and residence permit process — clearly, practically, and without legal jargon.
From gathering the right documents to avoiding common pitfalls, you’ll find everything in one place. No guesswork. No endless searching.
Packed with insider tips, expert insights, and ready-to-use templates, this is your all-in-one roadmap to a smooth, successful application.
With this guide, you won’t need a consultant — you’ll have all the tools to file your MVV application yourself with confidence and a high chance of approval.
Planning to live with your partner in The Netherlands? This guide simplifies the residence permit process so you can do the whole process yourself.
Clear instructions and complete guidance on residence permits and procedures to successfully handle the whole process yourself!
Practical guidance and tips to help you through every step of the immigration process.
Your guide to successfully apply for MVV
You are about to start a new life in the Netherlands with your international partner. This guide walks you through each step, from preparation to living together.
Applying for a residence permit can be complex, but we explain everything clearly: required documents, application procedures, and family reunification. You will know exactly what is needed for the IND.
With this guide, you’ll be able to complete the MVV application independently — with a high chance of approval.
Inside, you’ll find:
✅ MVV requirements and exemptions
✅ Civic integration exam abroad
✅ How to collect and legalize documents
✅ Proof of relationship (marriage, partnership, or long-term relationship)
✅ Sponsor’s financial requirements and how to meet them
✅ Application steps, decision timeline, and what to do in case of rejection
✅ What to expect after approval, including collecting your MVV and residence permit
✅ Practical steps in the Netherlands: registration, insurance, and integration tips
Checklists, examples, and clear instructions help you act quickly and avoid mistakes.
With this comprehensive guide, you’ll feel confident and fully prepared to build your future together — without stress or doubts. Start today!
Elizaveta
This guide walks you through everything involved in cohabiting in the Netherlands, from permits to practical advice. An essential resource for every international partner.
Your comprehensive guide for a smooth beginning in the Netherlands
Step 1
This guide walks you step by step through the MVV and residence permit process — from collecting documents and passing the civic integration exam to submitting your application and settling in after arrival.
Clear, practical, and structured — everything you need for a smooth and successful start as a couple in the Netherlands.
Step 2
Learn everything you need to know about the MVV and residence permit process — including IND requirements, necessary documents, and family reunification rules.
This guide explains key topics such as MVV exemptions, the civic integration exam abroad, proof of relationship, legalisation and translation of foreign documents, and the financial requirements for your sponsor.
Avoid costly mistakes with clear step-by-step instructions, real examples, and practical tips to help you complete the process correctly and confidently.
Understand each stage — from collecting documents to applying, awaiting the IND decision, and what to do after approval — so your application is complete, accurate, and prepared for success.
Step 3
Learn how to collect and legalize the right documents, prepare for the civic integration exam, and register with the municipality after arrival. This guide also offers practical advice on cultural expectations, medical insurance, and integrating smoothly into daily life with your partner in the Netherlands.
This guide made the move of my partner to the Netherlands much easier. All steps are clear, and the tips were incredibly helpful throughout the process.
Gerard de Bruijn
Thanks to the clear explanation, we felt confident when applying for the residence permit. This saved us a lot of stress and prevented mistakes.
Mark de Vries
The practical examples in this guide gave us confidence and insight into life as an international couple in the Netherlands. A highly recommended read!
Tanya Ivchuk