When the regular rules are not the only route
EU law and human rights can give you a right of residence – often without the income requirement or the civic integration exam abroad.
No income test
EU-law routes do not use the Dutch income requirement for partners and family.
No exam abroad
Family of EU citizens do not take the civic integration exam abroad.
Free to work
The EU residence document lets you work without a work permit.
Strong legal protection
Refusals must respect EU law and the right to family life.
Which route fits your situation?
Family of an EU citizen
Partner, child or parent of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living here.
EU route
Back to the Netherlands with your Dutch partner after living in another EU country.
EU law or regular Dutch rules?
| Regular partner or family route | EU-law route | |
|---|---|---|
| Income requirement | Yes – minimum wage | No fixed amount |
| Exam abroad | Usually required | Not required |
| Entry visa | MVV | Free facilitating visa where needed |
| Work | Free to work | Free to work |
| Document | Residence permit | EU residence document – 5 years |
From first check to residence document
Free check
We check which route gives you the strongest position.
Evidence
Relationship, residence abroad, care for your child – proved with the right documents.
Application
We file the application with the IND and follow it up.
Decision
We check the decision with you – and object if needed.
Representation
Hazhir Yari represents clients at the IND and in court.
Frequently asked questions
Is EU law always better than the regular route?
Not always. EU law has its own conditions – for example genuine residence in another EU country. We compare both routes for you.
I am Dutch. Can I use EU law?
Only in specific cases: if you have lived in another EU country with your family member, or as the parent of a Dutch child (Chavez).
Do I need a lawyer?
You can apply yourself. Many EU-law cases are complex, so a careful file and good representation make the difference.
Other EU-law and human-rights routes
Family of an EU citizen
Partner, child or parent of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living here.
EU route
Back to the Netherlands with your Dutch partner after living in another EU country.
Information valid for 2026, based on ind.nl, politie.nl and EU law. Every case is different – we check your situation in a free 30-minute call.