How to apply for a work and residence permit in the Netherlands

The relevant regulations for applying for a Dutch work permit or a residence permit are as follows:

1. Things to note when applying for a Dutch residence permit are as follows:

If you want to To study in the Netherlands for more than 90 days, you must obtain a temporary residence visa. As students, most can obtain an MVV visa through the "Quick MVV Counter-Visa Process". This requires a Dutch institution, not you, to apply for an MVV visa to the Dutch visa agency. Most students will have no difficulty obtaining a study visa to study in the Netherlands. Under normal circumstances, the "Express MVV Visa Process" will take 6-8 weeks.

2. Matters needing attention when applying for a work permit in the Netherlands:

In order to arrange internship or work, international students outside the EU or European Economic Area need a work permit in addition to an entry visa. Your employer must apply for a work permit for you. If you want to study while working, you also need a work permit. You can work part-time or full-time during a certain quarter: 10 hours a week, or full-time in June, July, and August.

3. Necessary supplements:

Students studying abroad who have stayed in the Netherlands for more than three months must obtain a residence permit. Even if you do not require a visa to enter the Netherlands, you still need a residence permit. Management fees are quite high, currently charging €430 (April 2004). There are no strict regulations on whether citizens of EU member states need to apply for a residence permit, but we still recommend that they apply for a "certificate of residence" to avoid unnecessary trouble when dealing with certain government agencies and companies.