Study in Netherland

Students from EU nations studying in the Netherlands do not require a student visa or residence permit; however, if you are studying in the country for more than four months, you must register with a local governing body. You must present a validated and translated birth certificate during registration. You will be issued a personal public service number (BSN) and will be required to inform the authorities when you leave the country.

Some countries may require an MVV (provisional residence permit) in addition to a residence permit to enter the Netherlands. You do not require an MVV if you will be living with a family member who resides in the Netherlands or if you are from one of the following countries:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Canada
• USA
• Japan
• Monaco
• Vatican City State
• Republic of Korea

In the Netherlands, universities apply on your behalf for a residence permit. They will contact you, based on your nationality, to seek the required papers for your application.

MVV application procedure

• Provide the information necessary to apply to your university, together with the € 171 application cost.
• Receive a confirmation of your application along with an estimated decision date.
• Book an appointment to collect your MVV from the authorized Dutch embassy or consulate once you have received a decision.
• At the appointment, please present your biometrics and passport (ensure your passport has at least six months left on it)
• Your 90-day-valid MVV will allow you to travel to the Netherlands.
• Collect your residency permit from the designated IND desk (typically within two weeks following a favorable decision).
• You must get registered with the Municipal Personal Records Database (BRP) in the municipality you will be attending classes.
• Schedule a TB test if necessary.

When applying for a residence permit without an MVV, your chosen institution will contact you and apply for permission on your behalf. After receiving a decision regarding your permit, you may travel to the Netherlands to collect it from the relevant IND counter. You must get registered with the Municipal Personal Records Database (BRP) in the municipality in which you will study.

Netherlands student visa requirements

For an MVV or a residency permit, you may be required to provide the following:

• Copies of valid IDs and passports
• If you are employed part-time or are over 30 years old, you are eligible for health insurance.
• Evidence of language ability
• Educational transcripts
• Documentation of financial support for your studies
• Duration of Netherlands student visa processing
• Obtaining your MVV and residency permission to study in the Netherlands might take up to three months but is typically much quicker.

Your application may take weeks to process; it is advisable to submit it as early as feasible. If you wait until the last minute, delays or missing paperwork may prevent you from receiving your visa on time.

Netherlands student visa work permit; if you work part-time while attending school in the Netherlands, your employer must have a TWV permit for you. This allows you to work up to 16 hours each week or full time during the months of June, July, and August.

As long as you continue to complete the educational criteria of your residence visa, you are permitted to work independently alongside your studies. Self-employment does not require a TWV, and there are no limits on the number of hours you can work.