Netherlands Partner Residence Permit: Relationship Evidence Organizer (PDF)
The Netherlands partner residence permit allows partners of Dutch citizens or legal residents to live in the Netherlands. Applications require the MVV (provisional residence permit) and a residence permit, processed by the IND. A key part of the application is Form 7625 — a 12-question partner questionnaire that both partners must complete separately and consistently. The IND assesses whether the relationship is "lasting and exclusive" and may verify through simultaneous interviews or home visits.
Visa Types
- MVV (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf) — Processing: ~3 months
- Verblijfsvergunning (Residence Permit) — Processing: ~3-6 months
Why Chat Evidence Matters
The IND places high weight on communication evidence — chat logs are rated "high importance" for Dutch partner visas. Form 7625 asks detailed questions including "How have you maintained contact?" Your chat evidence must corroborate your answers. The IND penalizes brevity: brief answers without documentary evidence can lead to rejection. PartnerProof uses "All" sampling mode by default for Netherlands (not monthly) to provide exhaustive communication records that match IND expectations.
Evidence Requirements
- Form 7625 Questionnaire (Form 7625): Both partners complete the 12-question partner questionnaire separately. Answers must be consistent and substantiated with documentary evidence.
- Communication Evidence: WhatsApp messages, emails, call logs, social media conversations, letters — the IND expects comprehensive communication records especially for Q3 "How have you maintained contact?"
- Visit and Travel Evidence: Flight tickets, hotel bookings, passport stamps, visa copies, and photos from visits. Dates should match your Form 7625 answers about when you visited each other.
- Cohabitation Evidence: Joint rental agreement, utility registrations, registration at the same address (BRP extract). Required once the partner arrives.
- Financial Documents: Proof the sponsor meets the income requirement (currently ~EUR 1,997/month), employment contract, payslips, and bank statements.
Step-by-Step: Create Your Evidence PDF
- Export your WhatsApp chat — Export your full conversation history — the IND values comprehensive records. Include media if possible. The IND expects thoroughness over brevity.
- Upload to PartnerProof — Drop your file into PartnerProof. Everything is processed in your browser. No data leaves your device.
- Select Netherlands as destination — Choose Netherlands from the country selector. PartnerProof automatically uses "All" sampling mode (not monthly), PDF-only output, and DD-MM-YYYY dates with Dutch exhibit labels (Bijlage).
- Ensure records corroborate Form 7625 — Review your Form 7625 answers alongside your chat evidence. The IND will compare them. If you said you video-called weekly, your chat logs should show this. PartnerProof's timeline makes it easy to verify consistency.
- Add photos, travel bookings, and visit evidence — Upload photos from visits, flight tickets, hotel bookings, and any other documents that match your Form 7625 answers. PartnerProof organizes everything chronologically.
- Download the PDF (no encryption) — Download the formatted PDF. The IND Portal requires PDF only — no other formats, no password protection, no encryption. Stay under 10 MB. Upload via DigiD.
Evidence Checklist
- MVV/residence permit application submitted
- Form 7625 completed by both partners (separately, consistently)
- Communication evidence PDF — comprehensive (use "All" mode)
- Flight tickets, hotel bookings, and passport stamps from visits
- Photos from different occasions and visits
- Joint financial evidence (if applicable)
- Sponsor's income proof (employment contract, payslips, bank statements)
- Civic integration exam (inburgeringsexamen) passed (if required)
- Sworn translations (beedigde vertaling) for non-Dutch documents
- All documents as unencrypted PDF only for IND Portal
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "verifiable relationship" mean for IND Netherlands?
The IND uses the term "lasting and exclusive" (duurzaam en exclusief). This means your relationship must be genuine, ongoing, and committed. The IND verifies this through Form 7625 answers, documentary evidence, and sometimes simultaneous interviews where partners are questioned separately. Consistent answers between both partners and supporting evidence are critical.
Which forms and declarations are required for IND partner visa?
Form 7625 (Relatieverklaring) is the key form — it is a 12-question partner questionnaire covering how you met, your relationship history, visits, communication, and future plans. Both partners complete it separately and sign/date every page. Supporting evidence must substantiate your answers.
Can messaging history support an unmarried partner case in the Netherlands?
Yes, and it is highly important. The IND rates communication evidence as "high weight" for partner cases. For unmarried partners who cannot show a marriage certificate, comprehensive messaging history helps prove the relationship is genuine and committed. Use the "All" sampling mode rather than monthly to match IND expectations for thoroughness.
What questions does IND ask in the partner questionnaire (Form 7625)?
Form 7625 covers: how you met, when you first met in person, how you maintained contact, how often you visited, where you stayed during visits, your future plans for living together, whether either partner was previously married, and details about any children. Your chat evidence should directly corroborate these answers.
What happens during an IND house visit or simultaneous interview?
The IND may conduct simultaneous interviews where both partners are questioned separately at the same time. Questions cover the same topics as Form 7625 plus detailed household details (furniture, daily routines, neighborhood). Home visits check whether the living situation is consistent with your application. Consistent chat records help you both remember dates and details accurately.
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