{"about":"Student visa facts for Netherlands, as read on official pages. Each statement names its source and the day it was checked. Information, not legal advice; the visa authority decides.","publisher":"ForiForeign","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/nl/student-visa","destination":{"code":"NL","name":"Netherlands"},"visa":"Residence permit for study at university or higher professional education (MVV + VVR)","authority":"Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)","official_portal":"https://ind.nl/en","last_checked":"2026-10-06","facts":[{"key":"admission_document","label":"The admission document you need first","text":"Proof of registration as a student at a university or university of applied sciences (hbo) that is an IND-recognised sponsor.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"documents","label":"Documents the official page lists","text":"","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15","list":["Valid passport","Proof of registration/admission from the recognised institution","Proof of sufficient income for 12 months","Legalised and translated official foreign documents","Documents requested by the institution for its application"]},{"key":"funds","label":"Money you must show","text":"Study norm for hbo/university is EUR 1,130.77 per month in 2026, needed for 12 months, excluding tuition.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":1130.77,"currency":"EUR","period":"per month (enough for 12 months), 2026 study norm"},{"key":"tuition_evidence","label":"Proof of tuition","text":"The income amount does not include tuition fees; tuition proof is handled by the institution.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/income-requirements-study","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"application_fee","label":"What the application costs","text":"EUR 254 for a first application for study; fees change every 1 January.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/fees","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":254,"currency":"EUR"},{"key":"health","label":"Health insurance","text":"Dutch healthcare insurance mentioned only for students also working.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"language","label":"Language","text":"No separate IND language level; the institution checks admission requirements.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"where_to_apply","label":"Where you apply","text":"The educational institution files the application with the IND; the student collects the MVV (if needed) at a Dutch embassy or consulate.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15","mode":"online"},{"key":"biometrics","label":"Fingerprints and photo","text":"Residence permit is collected at an IND desk by appointment.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"processing_time","label":"How long the decision takes","text":"The IND must decide within 60 days.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"tb_or_medical","label":"Medical examination","text":"If a TB test applies to you, book it with the public health service (GGD) within 3 months of receiving the permit.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"translation","label":"Translations","text":"Official foreign documents must be translated into Dutch, English, French or German.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"legalisation","label":"Legalisation of documents","text":"Official foreign documents must be legalised.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"work_rights","label":"Working while you study","text":"Employment up to 16 hours per week, or full-time in June, July and August; employer needs a work permit (TWV). Orientation year permit exists after study.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"dependants","label":"Family members","text":"A partner can get a residence permit to stay with a student (fee EUR 254) but is not allowed to work.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/family-and-partner/residence-permit-for-partner","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"on_arrival","label":"After you arrive","text":"Collect the residence permit at the IND by appointment and do the TB test within 3 months if required.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"fees":[{"kind":"government_fee","label":"Visa fee (government)","amount":254,"currency":"EUR","period":null,"up_to":false,"text":"EUR 254 for a first application for study; fees change every 1 January.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/fees","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"how_to_apply":[{"key":"how_application","label":"How the application is lodged","text":"You cannot apply yourself; the recognised educational institution applies to the IND for your residence permit and, if needed, the MVV in one go.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","checked_at":"2026-10-06","form_name":"Application for the purpose of study (recognised sponsor)"},{"key":"how_payment","label":"How the fee is paid","text":"The student pays the IND fees to the educational institution, which pays them to the IND; fees are not refunded if the application is refused.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/forms/3087.pdf","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_tracking","label":"Following your application","text":"The institution follows the application with the IND and notifies you when the MVV has been granted.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/forms/3087.pdf","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_processing_time","label":"Processing time, as the application page states it","text":"The legal decision period for study is 60 days, but for a complete application filed by a recognised sponsor the IND's target is 2 weeks.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/after-your-application/decision-periods","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_decision_and_passport","label":"The decision and your passport","text":"After a positive decision you collect the MVV visa at the Dutch embassy or consulate named by your sponsor on the application form, then travel to the Netherlands.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/positive-decision-on-residence-permit-what-should-i-still-do","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_additional_documents","label":"If more documents are asked for","text":"If the IND needs more information it sends a letter listing the documents and the deadline; send them in time or the application is rejected.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/applied-for-a-residence-permit-what-happens-next","checked_at":"2026-10-06"}],"steps":[{"n":1,"title":"Admission at a recognised sponsor","detail":"Be admitted to an accredited full-time programme at an IND-recognised educational institution.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education"},{"n":2,"title":"Prove income","detail":"Show enough money for 12 months, e.g. by deposit to the institution's account or scholarship.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/income-requirements-study"},{"n":3,"title":"Prepare documents","detail":"Have official foreign documents legalised and translated into Dutch, English, French or German.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education"},{"n":4,"title":"Institution applies and fee is paid","detail":"Only the educational institution submits the application; the fee is EUR 254.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education"},{"n":5,"title":"IND decision","detail":"IND decides within 60 days.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education"},{"n":6,"title":"Collect MVV at embassy","detail":"If an MVV is needed, make the embassy/consulate appointment within 3 months after the decision.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education"},{"n":7,"title":"Arrival: permit and TB test","detail":"Make an appointment to collect the residence permit; if required, book a TB test within 3 months.","source_url":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education"}],"not_stated_on_the_official_pages":["a police certificate"],"applicant_country_pages":[{"country":"PK","name":"Pakistan","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/nl/student-visa/from/pakistan"}]}