Relevant regulations for entry and exit of students studying in the Netherlands

For citizens of the People's Republic of China holding ordinary passports for private purposes and ordinary passports for public purposes, apply for an entry visa to the Netherlands, apply for a short-term (up to 90 days) family visit visa, and apply for a short-term (up to 90 days) family visit visa. Up to 90 days) business visa, the regulations of the Dutch Consulate are as follows. The first is to apply for a short-term (up to 90 days) family visit visa:

This visa is valid in all Schengen countries: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria and Greece . This visa is only valid for 90 days and cannot be extended. Applications must be submitted by the applicant himself.

This application can only be processed after the applicant submits the following materials:

- Passport valid for no less than 6 months;

- 1 copy A completed visa application form in English or Dutch and signed by the applicant, and attach a recent photo. The form must clearly indicate the duration of the applicant's stay, and the full name, address and telephone number of the inviting person;

- A letter of financial guarantee certified by the Dutch government;

- A copy of the inviting person’s Dutch passport or Dutch residence permit.

- The applicant’s original household register and an A4 copy;

- In order to speed up the application process, the applicant can submit proof of his or her guarantor’s financial status, preferably Proof of monthly income;

- Bring your own envelope, on which the applicant's home address, postal code and phone number must be written in Chinese, and affixed with stamps;

It varies according to the applicant In some cases, other supporting documents may also be required. The visa office has the right to ask family members of the applicant to come to the consulate for interviews.

All applications will be submitted to the Dutch Ministry of Justice for review and approval. Applicants must wait at home for notification in the mail, which usually takes 6 to 12 weeks. The Dutch Consulate does not provide any information on visa progress over the phone. Applicants can call the Dutch Immigration Agency for inquiries. The telephone number is: 0031 703703555.

Second, apply for a short-term (up to 90 days) business visa

This visa is valid in all Schengen countries: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria and Greece. Application materials must be submitted by the applicant himself.

The following three types of business visas can be issued:

1. One entry and exit, valid for 90 days;

2. Multiple entries and exits, valid for 90 days days;

3. Multiple entries and exits, valid for 1 year, and each exit is valid for 90 days.

To apply for a multiple-entry visa, you need to submit relevant documents to prove that the applicant did frequently travel between the Netherlands and China for business reasons in the past year.

The application can only be processed after the applicant submits the following materials:

- A passport with a validity period of not less than 3 months from the date of return;

- 1 correctly filled and signed visa application form, with 1 ID photo attached;

- A signed and dated invitation letter from the Netherlands, this letter must be clearly marked:

-Purpose of visit to the Netherlands;

-Dates of entry and exit and duration of stay in Schengen countries;

-Whether the inviting party will bear all expenses, including travel expenses and medical insurance;

- Guarantee clause, the inviting party must fully guarantee that the visitor will return to the country on time;

- The name, position, address and phone number of the inviting party.

This invitation letter must be clearly addressed and sent to the applicant’s workplace rather than to the individual.

- A signed and dated dispatch letter issued by the applicant’s employer. This letter must clearly indicate:

-Applicant’s name and position;

-Purpose of visit;

-Date of entry and exit and stay in Schengen countries Deadline;

-Whether the work unit bears all costs;

-The dispatch letter must include the name of the unit, address, signature and contact number of the signer, and be stamped by the unit.

Depending on the circumstances, other materials may also be required.

The application materials will be submitted to the relevant Dutch authorities for further review. The entire work procedure will take 10 working days.

It takes 15 working days to apply for a business visa with multiple entries and exits for one year. Unless the applicant specifically requests it, the Dutch Consulate will retain the applicant's passport while processing the visa.

How to apply for a temporary residence permit (MVV) Anyone who wants to live in the Netherlands for more than 3 months must apply for a temporary stay permit (MVV). This license is only valid within the Netherlands. Applications must be submitted by the applicant himself. The application process takes approximately 3 to 6 months. The application will only be processed after the applicant has submitted the following materials:

- Valid passport;

- 4 visas with photos, completed and signed in English or Dutch Application form;

- A manuscript invitation letter written in English and Dutch;

- Birth notarization certified by the Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai Municipality or the Foreign Affairs Office of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui Provinces Letter, notarized certificate of marital status and no criminal record;

- Write complete home address, postal code and contact number of family and work unit in Chinese;

- Household register.

Family Reunion

- Certified notarized certificate of kinship, with original relevant certificates attached;

- Certified financial guarantee from the Dutch inviting party;

- A copy of the inviting party’s Dutch passport or Dutch residence permit.

Work

- Copy of a valid work permit issued by the Dutch authorities

Study

- Admission letter from a Dutch university;

- The highest academic degree certificate or the original copy of the diploma, notarized;

- A guarantee certificate issued by a Dutch bank or university. This certificate needs to guarantee the applicant's stay in the Netherlands for at least 12 months Tuition fees, medical insurance and daily expenses are covered within the month. State-appointed personnel should provide written financial guarantees from the Chinese government. Other materials that can prove the applicant's ability to pay for life and study can also be used as a guarantee;

- TOEFL score report.

All notarial certificates need to be recertified by the Dutch Consulate. The certification fee for each document is 45 Dutch guilders, which is paid in RMB based on the exchange rate.

The application materials will be submitted to the Dutch Immigration Service (IND). Once the Dutch Consulate receives a response from the Immigration Service, it will notify the applicant in writing. Once the application is approved, the applicant needs to submit an international travel health certificate to prove that he or she does not suffer from lung disease and other infectious diseases. Additional documents may be required before the visa is approved.

The consulate will not provide any telephone consultation regarding the applicant’s visa progress. Applicants can call the Dutch Immigration Service directly for inquiries.