Netherlands
Student visa and residence permit steps, timing and proof of funds for Netherlands.
Non-EU/EEA students need a residence permit for study (and an MVV entry visa where required). Only the university, as IND-recognised sponsor, can apply. Requirements: proof of registration, NVAO/EQAR-accredited full-time programme, income requirement, at least 50% of credits each study year. Preparatory period (extra courses, language test, pre-master) covered, usually 1 year. Application form 7504; foreign documents legalised and translated. After a positive decision book MVV appointment within 3 months; MVV valid 90 days; passport valid 6+ months. If the institution flagged a TB test, visit GGD within 3 months of receiving permit. Permit valid up to 5 years and 3 months beyond study end. Family members may be applied for but may not work.
Nationality-specific notes: turkish: IND Turkish-citizens page covers Association Agreement routes for workers/self-employed/family and says Turkish citizens often pay lower application fees; students are not listed, so no student-specific rule verified.; ukrainian: EU Temporary Protection Directive extended until 4 March 2028 (automatic); from 5 Aug 2026 new TPD applicants subject to conscription must show obligations met or exemption. Student-specific residence route not verified.; russian: null; kazakh: null; azerbaijani: null
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