Residence Permit for Adopted Child
🇳🇱 Netherlands visas · Family
What it is
Residence permit for a child adopted by a resident of the Netherlands.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- Per the permit; see the IND.
- Processing time
- Up to 13 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- How to apply
- Online
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (child under 18)
- EUR 85
Key requirements
- Adoption recognised under Dutch law
- Sponsor resident in the Netherlands
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.