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🇳🇱 Netherlands

Student Visa

Study visa for non-EU students enrolled at Dutch educational institutions. Requires acceptance at recognized institution which typically handles visa application. Two documents needed: MVV (provisional residence permit) for travel and VVR (residence permit) for stay. Financial requirement: €15,000 minimum (€23,000 recommended for actual costs). Students can work up to 16 hours/week during term or full-time during holidays with work permit. After graduation, eligible for Orientation Year to seek employment. Path to Highly Skilled Migrant visa with reduced salary threshold.

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Processing Time

1-3 months

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Cost

€311 (MVV + residence permit)

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Duration

Duration of study program

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Work Rights

16 hours/week during term, full-time during holidays

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Renewability

Renewable for continued studies

Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Acceptance at recognized Dutch institution
  • 2Proof of financial resources (€15,000+ minimum)
  • 3Valid passport
  • 4Health insurance coverage
  • 5TB test for certain nationalities
  • 6Institution handles visa application

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