You may qualify if
- Your child has Dutch nationality and is under 18
- You care for your child – daily or in part
- Your child would have to leave the EU without you
- Also possible for a (half-)brother or (half-)sister
Chavez
Residence through your Dutch child
A non-EU parent who cares for a minor Dutch child can have a right of residence – so the child does not have to leave the EU.
The residence document
- Valid for up to 5 years – until the child turns 18
- Free to work – no work permit needed
- No fixed income requirement
- After 5 years: permanent residence possible
Evidence
What the IND looks at
Care and contact
Who takes the child to school, the doctor and activities – proven with statements.
Living situation
Where the child lives and with whom.
The other parent
Whether the Dutch parent can and will care for the child alone.
Dependency
How dependent the child is on you – in daily life and emotionally.
Process
Your Chavez application
1
Check
We check the care situation and the evidence you have.
2
Form
The parent uses form B10004E; a brother or sister uses B10005E.
3
Evidence
School, doctor, statements and proof of contact – complete and consistent.
4
Decision
The IND decides – refused? We object and represent you.
FAQ
Questions about Chavez
Do I need an income?
There is no fixed income requirement in the Chavez route.
I do not live with my child. Can I still apply?
Possibly. Shared care can be enough – it depends on the dependency between you and your child.
My child lives abroad with me. Can we move to the Netherlands?
Often yes, via the EU-law route for the parent of a Dutch child. We check your situation.
EU law
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.