You wish to gain work experience in the Netherlands within the framework of an action programme of the European Union (for example ErasmusPlus). You need a residence permit for this.
Are you going to do a traineeship or gain work experience as an apprentice, but not within the framework of an action programme of the European Union (EU)? Other conditions apply to you.
To gain work experience within the framework of an action programme of the EU
You can use the action programme of the EU to work in order to finish your study. You are a trainee. Or you can use the action programme of the EU to gain work experience. You are an apprentice.
Your employer can choose to become a recognised sponsor. This is not obligatory. Recognition as sponsor has various advantages.
Other conditions apply to persons with the nationality of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland and their family members.
There are certain conditions that apply to everyone. In addition, you and your employer have to meet the following conditions:
You will earn sufficient income. Next to your traineeship fee you may also count your own income. An example of your income is a scholarship or grant.
Other conditions may apply for Turkish nationals and their family members.
This application costs € 320.
The application form lists the documents that you must enclose with the application.
The provisional residence permit (mvv) is a visa you need if you wish to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days. For more information, check Regular provisional residence permit (mvv).
A country of continuous residence is a country (other than the country of origin) where you may lawfully live for more than 3 months. This means you have a valid residence permit for that country. Or that you are waiting for your application for a residence permit to be approved.
Are you in a country in your free term? Or with a visa for short stay (maximum of 3 months)? This is not continuous residence.
A TWV is a work permit. The employer applies for a TWV with UWV (Netherlands Employees Insurance Agency). UWV examines among other things if there is no employee with the Dutch, EU/EEA or Swiss nationality that is qualified for the job.