Netherlands is emerging as a popular destination among international students from the past decade. When you come to Holland for study or research you might need a visa.

The University you have chosen will apply for your visa for you. This process starts once you confirm your place at Holland International Study Centre and usually takes about four to six weeks. . Students must also prove they have sufficient, long-term financial means to support their stay in the Netherlands.

As with most EU countries the Netherland’s student visa process differs depending on whether or not your home country is part of the EU. Non-EU students need to apply for an entry visa and/or residence permit to study in the Netherlands.

Most non-EU students will also need to apply for an entry visa (known as MVV) before travelling to the Netherlands.

If you are from Japan, South Korea, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK and Monaco, you will only have to apply for a residence permit before arrival (known as VVR). You will not need an entry visa. All other non-EU students will need both documents.

Study programs are available in English   for postgraduate and PhD courses. More than 90% of inhabitants here speak the English language. A minimum level of English language proficiency is required to study here. The test scores accepted by universities in Netherlands: TOEFL IELTS

Student visa in the Netherlands is referred to as a residence permit (vrv) and required for admission to full-time masters and bachelors programs. Non-EU students also need an entry residence permit (mvv) to study in this country. It is the responsibility of Netherlands universities to apply for a visa on the student’s behalf.

Secondary and vocational education

You must have (provisional) proof of registration in a full-time course at a recognized secondary or vocational educational institution in the Netherlands, and be able to prove that the Netherlands is the most appropriate place to take your course (for example, if the course is not available in your home country).

Higher education and university

You must have already been provisionally accepted as a student into a full-time higher education course or program at a recognized Dutch university, university college or university of applied sciences.

You can also apply for a student residence permit if you are enrolled in an educational program in preparation for higher education or university. You are allowed to come to the Netherlands for a year before your higher education course starts in preparation for the course or entry exam – this year is added onto the duration of your residence permit.

Additionally, check with your educational institution if they have their own requirements for accepting foreign students into a course. For example, you may need to demonstrate a knowledge of the Dutch language or take part in a transfer program.

Requirements

-Valid passport

-Proof of sufficient financial means validating that you will be able to support yourself financially during your stay. These include either or all of transfer of funds, bank statement and scholarship letter.

-Letter from the university you have chosen confirming your admission or enrollment

The university must be registered in the list of Public Register of Recognised Sponsors.

-Proof of payment for all required legal fees: International students are also required to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds for tuition fees and accommodation in the Netherlands. The Immigration Department revises the minimum required amount every year. Hence, proof of sufficient funding must be submitted every year for the entire duration of the study period.

-Health insurance