If you wish to study in the Netherlands, you must get an acceptance letter from a Dutch educational institution. Depending on your nationality, you may require a Dutch student visa. European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Swiss students are exempt from obtaining a Netherland student visa. However, international students from non-EU/EEA countries are obligated to obtain a Netherlands student visa and residence permit.

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If you are a citizen of EU/EEA or Switzerland and plan to study the Netherlands for more than three months, you will only need to register with the local Dutch authorities.

There are three types of Netherland student visas depending on the duration of the study program in Netherland institutions.

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The documents required to be attached to the Netherland student visa application include:

Once you receive an acceptance letter from an accredited university in the Netherlands, the process of obtaining a student visa will begin. If you are a Pakistani student, your hosting university in the Netherlands will apply for a Netherland student visa and resident permit on your behalf through the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND). The processing for the MVV (Long Stay Visa) permission will take up to 3 months, so you should expect to receive it after that period.

After your university’s request for your student visa and resident permit is approved, you will need to make an appointment at the Netherlands Embassy or Consulate located in your country. As a student applying for a study visa in the Netherlands, you will need to apply for an MVV visa. During your visit, the Embassy will take your biometric information, such as fingerprints, and extra identification, along with pictures. They will also inform you about the requirements for the visa and call you in for an interview during the visa process.

The Student visa lasts as long as the duration of the study program. If a student wants to prepare themselves before their course, they can apply for a one-year residency. After completing their studies, they can apply for an orientation permit which allows them to stay in the Netherlands for a year to search for a job.

It is important to note that you must achieve at least 50% of the necessary credits each academic year to remain in good standing. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of your student visa.