Study in the Netherlands

Residence Permit & Work

The student residence permit, the entry visa (MVV), the income requirement, working while you study and the orientation year.

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Residence Permit & Work

The Student Residence Permit and the MVV: Who Applies and How Long It Takes

Your institution applies for your residence permit, not you, and the permit can run for the length of your study plus three months, up to five years.

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Residence Permit & Work

How Much Money You Must Show for a Dutch Student Residence Permit

The IND wants you to show twelve months of the study norm, which is €1,130.77 a month for 2026.

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Residence Permit & Work

Working While You Study in the Netherlands: The 16-Hour Rule and the Summer Exception

With a student residence permit you may work 16 hours a week, or full time in June, July and August.

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Residence Permit & Work

The Orientation Year: Staying in the Netherlands After You Graduate

Graduates of an accredited Dutch programme can apply for a one-year permit to look for work or start a business.

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