🇳🇱 Netherlands · Student Visa
Student visa categories, eligibility, required documents, work rights, and application steps.
Non-EU students need a residence permit for study in the Netherlands, applied for by the recognised education institution (which must be an IND-recognised sponsor) on the student's behalf. EU/EEA/Swiss students do not need a permit. Requirements include admission, proof of sufficient funds and health insurance.
- The IND-recognised education institution applies for the study residence permit on your behalf.
- EU/EEA/Swiss students do not need a residence permit.
- Requirements include admission, sufficient funds and health insurance.
Official authorities
- Study residence permit (IND)
Official Dutch immigration authority — study permits.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- Government of the Netherlands — Central government policy and public-service portal
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) — Residence permits, visas, and naturalisation
- Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) — Dutch income tax, VAT, and tax-number registration
- Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK) — Company registration and the business register