Student Residence Permit

The full Dutch Student Residence Permit process

1. 1

   Obtain or Renew Passport

   Make sure your national passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended entry into the Netherlands.

2. 2

   Apply for Student residence permit

   Educational institution submits application for student residence permit.

   ⏱ ~60 days💶 €254🔗 Official link
3. 3

   Collect MVV entry visa

   Pick up MVV sticker at Dutch embassy/consulate after approval.

   🔗 Official link
4. 4

   Plan moving logistics (household goods)

   Arrange shipment/customs for household goods, pets, vehicles, medicines, etc.

   🔗 Official link
5. 5

   Arrange Travel / Expat Insurance

   Purchase travel or provisional health insurance that covers you until Dutch basic health coverage starts.

6. 6

   Pre-open Dutch Bank Account

   Open a Dutch (IBAN) account remotely or through a fintech provider so you can transfer funds before arrival.

7. 7

   Travel to the Netherlands

   Travel to NL with MVV/permit documents and enter within visa validity.

8. 8

   🔒Submit biometrics at IND

   Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

   🔗 Official link

   Post-arrival steps are part of the full flow. Start free to track your pre-arrival progress, then unlock the 16 post-arrival steps when you land.

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9. 9

   🔒Undergo TB test (if required)

   Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

   🔗 Official link
10. 10

    🔒Collect residence permit card

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
11. 11

    Search for Housing

    Start looking for rental properties online or via agents; gather required documents such as proof of income.

    🔗 Official link
12. 12

    Secure housing (residential address)

    Find and secure a place to live in the Netherlands.

    🔗 Official link
13. 13

    🔒Register at municipality (BRP & BSN)

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
14. 14

    🔒Set Up Energy & Water Contracts

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

15. 15

    🔒Arrange home & liability insurance

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
16. 16

    🔒Set Up Internet Contract

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

17. 17

    🔒Open a bank account

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
18. 18

    🔒Apply for DigiD

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
19. 19

    🔒Activate MijnOverheid account

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
20. 20

    🔒Register with a GP (doctor)

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
21. 21

    🔒Obtain health insurance

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
22. 22

    🔒Exchange foreign driver’s license

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
23. 23

    🔒Set up a Dutch SIM card

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
24. 24

    🔒Finalize study enrollment

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link
25. 25

    🔒Apply for internship work permit (if required)

    Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.

    🔗 Official link