Bringing a girlfriend and child to the Netherlands?

Questioner

How can I get my girlfriend and 2 year old son from Suriname to come over for a stay? Child of 2 years, but I am not the biological father. We have known each other for 2 years via the internet and have also been talking to each other for 2 years via Face time or we call each other daily.

Lawyer

In your situation, there are important steps you need to take to bring your girlfriend and her child to the Netherlands. 1. Family migration (family reunification): Given that you have an existing and sustainable relationship with your girlfriend, you may be able to use the family migration procedure. You must meet certain conditions, such as sufficient and sustainable income. The exact conditions can be found on the website of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND). 2. Adoption: Since you are indicating that you are not the biological father of the child, you may consider adopting the child. This is a complex procedure that involves many aspects, such as obtaining permission from the biological father (if known). You must also meet the conditions for adoption. It is wise to consult a lawyer if you want to take these steps. 3. Make sure you start both procedures at the same time, because the IND will assess them separately. In the event that the application for your partner is approved, but the adoption procedure is not completed, the child may not be able to come to the Netherlands. This is a complex situation and it is advisable to seek professional legal assistance to ensure a smooth process. Contact an immigration attorney who also has experience with international adoption cases.' ---------------- Please note! This free advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer ---------------- Call us for further assistance Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. We may be able to help you free of charge or refer you to a reliable lawyer or legal expert. Call us during office hours on 040 2350423.

Questioner

That 2 year old child bears the mother's family name, the father is untraceable, has left the family behind/ignored them and has not been in contact with each other for years. The father has never looked for that child or looked after it. Should this still be seen as adoption? Today 13-11-2023 I also called you but there is no answer. Can you then assign me a reliable immigration lawyer who also has experience with international cases. Yours sincerely. Siegfried Kartotaroeno