Visa
If you are a foreign student wishing to study in the Netherlands you might need a visa. This depends on your nationality and the length of time you wish to stay in the Netherlands.
Stay of up to 3 months
For a stay of up to 3 months, you might need a short stay visa (Visum Kort Verblijf, VKV). This depends on your nationality. You have to apply for a short stay visa in person at the Dutch embassy or consulate in your home country.
Stay of longer than 3 months
Students staying in the Netherlands for longer than 3 months need a residence permit (Verblijfsvergunning, VVR). Upon your arrival in the Netherlands, HAN International Office will apply for your residence permit (Verblijfsvergunning, VVR).
You may also need a provisional residence permit (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf, MVV) to enter the country. This depends on your nationality. Citizens of the EU/EEA and Switzerland, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Vatican City, Monaco or South Korea do not need a provisional residence permit (MVV) to enter the Netherlands.
You cannot apply for an MVV yourself – the HAN International Office will apply for it on your behalf. The MVV is a sticker placed in your passport at the Dutch embassy or consulate in your home country.
Student Visa Wizard
The easiest way to find out what your requirements are is to fill in Nuffic’s Student Visa Wizard.