I am a non EEA citizen and my partner is a dutch citizen.We both are living outside of EU.

Now my partner wishes to live in Netherlands however I will need a visa to go to NL.Under which visa category can I apply?

 

Appreciate all your help

Hi Jeremy Thanks for advice.I infact posted the question to the Dutch consulate and indeed they came back with reply that I am qualified on one count that being married to a Dutch citizen for more than 5 years ( I think they calculated 5 years as my wife got citizenship in2007).But indeed their second point was that they assumed that I am still in the country of my nationality I am not eligible. I have already replied to them that I am now in a different country.Is there any condition as to how long I should be out of my country? Can I give exam now in my country?Apologies for asking too many questions. Thanks once Again

Hi Jeremy One more thing. I had in the past cleared Deel 1 of Naturilisatie toets from Mondriaan. Unfortunately during passage of time I have lost copy of that result. Do you think either Gementee or Mondriaan will have record of that?

Hi Jeremy thanks a lot for the information. I am not living in my country of nationality.So next thing is to approach dutch consulate here for taking exam. One stupid question though what and why is this requirement of ' not currently living in the country of your nationality' ? As always appreciate your help. regards

Hi Wittebol I found your post quite interesting. I am also married to a dutch citizen for more than 12 years and looking for the option of applying for dutch citizenship this way. My doubt has been is this rule of 3 years ...You can live anywhere together? In my case we have lived all the time together before she became a citizen and also after. What is your take on this?