Study / Student in Netherlands
One documented route of this kind in Netherlands, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Student Residence Permit (university / higher professional education)
Permit for full-time study at an IND-recognised institution, applied for by the institution on the student's behalf.
- Processing time
- Within 60 days
- Validity
- Duration of study plus 3 months, max 5 years
- Language requirement
- Programme-dependent (set by the institution)
- Permanent residence
- Study years count toward the 5-year PR term
- Citizenship
- 5 years of continuous lawful residence
Requirements
- Admission to a full-time NVAO/EQAR-accredited programme at an IND-recognised institution
- Proof of sufficient income
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Meet the study-progress requirement (at least 50% of credits each study year)
Required Documents
- Proof of admission to a recognised institution required
- Proof of income required
- Valid passport (6+ months) required
Official fees
- IND application fee (processed through the institution) 254 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Get admission
Secure admission to a recognised full-time programme.
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2
Institution gathers documents
The institution assembles the required documents.
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3
Institution submits
The institution submits the application on your behalf.
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4
Pay fee
EUR 254 paid via the institution.
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5
Await decision
Decision within 60 days.
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6
MVV and collect
MVV appointment within 3 months; TB test within 3 months if applicable; collect permit.