Do you wish to work as a start-up entrepreneur after your studies? Then you may also be eligible for a residence permit as 'start-up'.
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 must meet the following conditions:
obtained a master's degree in the context of an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course; or
*A designated international educational institutions is, at the moment of your graduation or PhD, listed in the top 200 of one of the general ranking lists or in the top 200 of one of the available ranking lists by subject - that correspond with your field of study or research field- of the:
All foreign diplomas have to be evaluated by Nuffic before they can be accepted, except for diplomas from accredited higher education programmes in Flanders, Belgium. Check out the ‘FAQ Orientation year’ for more information.
Other conditions may apply for Turkish nationals and their family members.
This application costs € 192.
You can submit this application online when:
Are you abroad and do you need to apply for a provisional residence permit (mvv)? Please submit the application in writing. You can get an application form from the Dutch embassy or consulate.
For the online application you need:
Do you not have DigiD yet? Apply for DigiD on www.digid.nl/en/. Do have DigiD, but not have identity check with sms yet? Activate this through MijnDigiD.
You can start the online application by clicking the button Apply online.
Apply onlineThe application form lists the documents you need for your application if you submit your application for a residence permit in the Netherlands.
The information sheet lists the documents you need for your application and indicates how you can pay the costs if you apply for a provisional residence permit (mvv) at the Dutch representation abroad.
You have to have official foreign documents legalised and translated into Dutch, English, French or German. Your diploma does not have to be legalised.
Webinar 'Work in Holland: Special permit for alumni of higher education'
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).
Nowadays you can arrange many things yourself on government websites. With DigiD you log in to your personal account on government websites. Your DigiD consists of a username and password that you both choose yourself. Don't have a DigiD yet? Request this on www.digid.nl.
To apply for a residence permit online you need to have a DigiD with SMS code. After logging in with your DigiD you will receive an SMS with a code. You will have to fill out this code as well to get access to the online application forms.
Do you have a DigiD but no SMS code verification? Please go to Mijn DigiD and log in. Choose 'Extra sms-controle aanvragen' and enter your mobile phone number. Within 5 days you receive a letter with an activation code. Activate the sms control functionality on the website of DigiD with this activation code.
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.