Your legal situation needs its own assessment
Rachel’s lessons do not establish your eligibility for an MVV. If you are still married to someone else, speak with a qualified Philippine family lawyer and a Dutch immigration lawyer about your circumstances.
Questions to take to your lawyer
Keep the discussion specific to your own situation.
- What is my current legal marital status?
- Which documents establish that status?
- What steps are needed before a partner application can be made?
- When is it realistic to plan the application?
Learn now, choose the exam date carefully
You can build your Dutch while getting legal advice. The completed A1 exam result is valid for 1 year, so connect the exam date to a realistic application plan.
No individual legal assessment here
This page explains how to organise your next steps. It has not been reviewed by a lawyer and does not describe legal exceptions or give a conclusion about your case.
ONE SMALL NEXT STEP
You don’t need every answer to start learning.
Make a short list of your questions. Then separate your learning goals from anything that needs legal advice.
Official sources
Checked 31 October 2026. Rules and fees may change. Follow the source instructions for your own situation.
IND: residence permit for partnerIND: exam requirements and validityGeneral information, not legal advice. For your own case, speak to a qualified lawyer. No pass, visa or residence outcome is guaranteed.