How do you bring your family ?

If you are thinking of going to work in The Netherlands, you have probably considered the possibility of taking your family with you. Very few of us can stay away from our families for long periods. Relocating them with you is neither a bad idea nor a very difficult one. The conditions for family members to join you are quite simple if they are citizens of the European Union. Here is how to bring your family to The Netherlands, and help them with integration.

How can you bring your family to the Netherlands?

The most important condition for anyone to be able to reside in The Netherlands is to have a residence permit. To get this permit, you have to go through an elaborate process, you need a lot of documents, and the process can take several months. Fortunately, a residence permit is not required for people coming from the territory of the European Union. So, if your family comes from Romania, or other country in the EU, they will not need a residence permit.

However, time is not limited. If you want to live with the family for more than 90 days, they will have to draw up this residence permit, which you will have to do too. If you already have a residence permit, things will be much simpler. This is because you already know how the whole process works and the steps that needs to be taken. If you don't know what to do for this permit, the DB Work team will be happy to help.

Conditions for family members

To bring your family to The Netherlands, they must also meet several conditions. Usually, people who work in The Netherlands want to bring either a partner or children with them. Here are some important conditions that family members who come to live with you must meet:

• A family member needs a passport or ID card.
• He has not been convicted and has no criminal record.
• They must register with the municipal register of persons at the same address as yours.
• They must go through a process of social integration.

What documents do you need to bring your family to The Netherlands?

Before applying for a residence permit, you will need to make sure that you have all the necessary documents legalized and translated. You may have to pay certain taxes, and you will need a lot of patience. One of the main conditions for a family member to obtain this residence permit is to prove that they belong to the same family.

• Documents that can prove the person's income
• Copy of passport
• Marriage certificate
• A statement that you are not married
• Proof that the social integration process has been passed
• The birth certificate that has been translated and legalized

You will need to complete an application, which can be downloaded here.

How do you help your family integrate into Dutch society?

The longer you live in The Netherlands, the more you will be able to help your family members pass the civic integration exam. Yes, to be able to say that you are 100% integrated into Dutch society, your partner will have to prove legally that they have managed to integrate civically into society. Fortunately, there is an exam that they can take that attests to civic integration.

In this exam, several categories of skills strictly related to the Dutch community will be tested. You will be tested on your Dutch and your knowledge of Dutch society will also be tested. This means that you may receive questions about history, questions about Dutch culture, and the most important aspects that define this country.

If you want to prepare for this exam, the Dutch state has provided you with some lessons and materials that you can use to learn everything you need to know. A click here will take you directly to the website where you can find all the information.

How to find jobs for other family members

Those who want to bring their families to The Netherlands also think that they will need a job. Most of them want to work from the very first day they arrive in the country, and it would be very easy for them if they were helped. That's what we do here at DB Work. We help everyone who wants to start a new life in another country, and The Netherlands is the place where we have sent thousands of people to work.

We offer several job categories. We encourage you to go to our website, www.dbwork.jobs, and apply for one of the available jobs. Or you can write us an email telling us what your wishes are for your future job in The Netherlands. Maybe you already have experience or higher education in a field where we can recruit.

The best solution for your child's education 

Even if you have chosen to bring your family to the Netherlands, or even your children, they must continue their educational program. In the Netherlands, there are many forms of education and many schools that offer different educational services. Most of those born and raised in the Netherlands will send their children to Dutch state schools. However, there are also private schools or international schools.

As an expat, you need to ask yourself a few questions before choosing one of the educational solutions in The Netherlands. For example, how long will your child stay in The Netherlands? Or how well did he know Dutch? You will probably want him to learn English. And the most important question is: How much can you afford?

Useful tips for children's education

• Get in touch with several schools or kindergartens and talk about your situation.
• Look for solutions that also benefit the child's wishes. Maybe the child is passionate about sports.
• Check schools' websites and online platforms.

Conclusion

To bring your family to The Netherlands is a very beautiful and perfectly normal thing to do. The process seems to be quite difficult, but in reality, you will know exactly what you need to do. DB Work can help you with information, and the Dutch state has a very well-developed system for integrating the families of those who work there.