You take care of the (half)brother or (half)sister and are responsible for their upbringing.

Or, if the parents or legal representatives have died or cannot be found. For example, if this is laid down by law in the country of origin. Sometimes permission is also required from the government of the country of origin.

Is there a parent of the (half)brother or (half)sister who is staying behind in the country of origin? And does that parent have custody? Then that parent needs to give permission for the departure of the (half)brother or (half)sister to the Netherlands.

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You have custody of the (half)brother or (half)sister.

The (half)brother or (half)sister is your biological child.

The (half)brother or (half)sister is part of your family.

The (half)brother or (half)sister is going to live with you and your Dutch child under 18 in the Netherlands.

This means that if you do not obtain a residence document, your child will have no choice but to leave the EU together with you.ĭo you have another non-Dutch child under 18 (a minor)? And this is a (half)brother or (half)sister of your Dutch child under 18? Then the following requirements also apply:

Your child is heavily dependent on you.

If you only help with your child’s care and upbringing now and then, this is not sufficient. You may do so together with your child’s other parent.

You care for your child and are responsible for their upbringing.

You may also be the step-parent, foster parent or NIDOS-appointed foster parent of the child.

You are the parent of a minor Dutch child (your child is under 18 years old).This is the population register of the municipality where your child lives.Īdditional requirements for parent of a Dutch child under 18Īre you the parent of a Dutch child under 18 (a minor)? Then the following requirements also apply: The Dutch child under 18 lives in the Netherlands and is registered in the Personal Records Database (in Dutch: Basisregistratie Personen or BRP).You have a valid passport or other travel document with which you can show your identity.Nor do you have lawful residence in any of these countries. You do not have the nationality of a European Union (EU) or EEA Member State or Switzerland.You are not a danger to public order and safety.

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