Proof of sponsorship
- Download form 1310 from ind.nl
- Tick sponsorship, accommodation or both
- Sign in front of a municipal officer
- As sponsor: your spouse or partner signs too
Family visit
Who can you invite?
Parents, children, brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends – anyone with a genuine reason to visit.
Parents
The most common visit – for a birth, a holiday or simply to see the family.
Partner
Your partner can visit on a short-stay visa while you prepare a residence permit.
Brothers and sisters
A family visit with the same rules – their ties at home matter most.
Friends
Friends can visit too – a clear relationship and purpose are essential.
Your role
Being a sponsor – form 1310
With form 1310 you declare that you cover the costs of the visit and, if needed, provide accommodation.
What you add
- Your passport or residence card
- Recent payslips or proof of income
- An employment contract or business records
- Proof of your address in the Netherlands
As a sponsor you are liable for costs your guest leaves behind, such as medical care or the return journey.
Invitation letter
What a good invitation letter says
1
Who you are
Your name, address, status in the Netherlands and your relationship to the guest.
2
The purpose
Why the visit takes place now – a birth, a holiday, a family event.
3
The dates
Arrival and departure dates that match the flight reservation.
4
Costs and stay
Who pays for what, and where your guest will sleep.
5
The return
Why your guest will return home – their work, family or studies.
Your guest
The documents your guest needs
Basic documents
- Valid passport and a passport photo
- The completed visa application form
- Medical travel insurance – at least €30,000
- A return flight reservation
Ties and means
- An employer letter, school or pension proof
- Bank statements from the last 6 months
- Property deeds or family documents
- Your sponsor form and invitation letter
Tips
Five tips for a family visit
No sudden deposits
Large sums just before the application raise questions – explain them.
Consistent dates
The form, invitation and reservation must show the same dates.
Prove the return
Ties at home weigh more heavily than your income as a sponsor.
First visit short
A first visit of a few weeks is easier to approve than 90 days.
FAQ
Questions about family visits
Do I need a minimum income as a sponsor?
You must be able to cover the costs of the visit. The embassy looks at your income, your household and how long the visit lasts.
Can my parents stay for 90 days?
Yes, if the visa allows it. Many first-time visitors receive a visa for the exact dates of their trip.
Can my parents stay with me permanently?
A short-stay visa is for visits only. Parents can rarely move to the Netherlands – only in exceptional cases of dependence.
Can I submit the visa application for my parents?
The application is made in the country of residence of your guest, but you prepare the sponsor form and invitation.
Other routes
Staying longer than 90 days?
Family
Family reunification
Bring your children and family members to the Netherlands.
family-visa.nl Open website FamilyPartner visa
A residence permit for your spouse or long-term partner.
partner-visa.nl Open website StudyStudent visa
Study at a Dutch university or college.
study-visa.nl Open website WorkHighly Skilled Migrant
The fastest work route, for professionals hired by an IND recognised sponsor.
hsmvisa.nl Open websiteInformation valid for 2026, based on ind.nl, netherlandsworldwide.nl and the EU Visa Code. Fees and rules can change – always check the latest information with us or on ind.nl.