Immigration

If you’re coming to NHL Stenden as a NON-EU international student, you’ll probably need a student visa for the Netherlands. Don’t worry though, our Central Student Administration is on hand to help you sort it out quickly and smoothly.

We’ll tell you exactly what documents you need, how to get them, and guide you through the whole process. As your educational institution, we have to apply for the visa for you. And the good news is… it’s an accelerated process.

Which residence permit application applies to you?

Required documents and costs for a MVV/VVR procedure

Costs

The costs listed below are part of starting your visa process through NHL Stenden. They’re necessary to get things rolling. Fees might change however (they’re reviewed twice a year), so make sure you’re checking the latest info.

Visa costs €243
The fees for a visa to study in the Netherlands are non-refundable. The fee is the same whether you study for six months or one year in the Netherlands.
Proof of financial means €14,000
Our institution is officially recognised as a sponsor by the Dutch Immigration Office (IND). This means that we apply for an MVV and/or VVR on your behalf to the IND. The process has to be completed before you arrive in the Netherlands. As your recognised sponsor, we need you to provide us with proof of sufficient means to cover your living expenses while studying in the Netherlands. You can prove your financial means in one of the following two ways:
- A money transfer of €14,000* to NHL Stenden's bank account, which will be refunded upon your arrival once you have opened a Dutch bank account. Opening a bank account under the age of 18 is not always possible. Each bank handles this differently. In most cases, you simply need to be 18 to open a Dutch bank account. Keep this in mind.
- Proof of a scholarship amounting to at least €14,000*. Note that this amount covers living expenses only and does not include the annual tuition fee and visa application fee.
  *If you are coming to NHL Stenden as an exchange student for 6 months, then the proof of financial means is €7,000.
Tuition fee
Check the tuition fee pages.
Health insurance costs (if applicable) €700
If you’re a non-European student, NHL Stenden arranges health insurance on your behalf for your first year. You’ll need to settle the full €700 in one go. After the first year, students need to arrange their own health insurance. Further details on health insurance in the Netherlands.
Please note that you may encounter additional expenses to get documents authenticated/notarised in your home country
Extra costs after you arrive in the Netherlands
There are also costs which you do not have to pay before we apply for your visa procedure, but that you do need to take into account. Check this link for more information about all the living expenses you have to deal with when you enter the Netherlands. Living & Other expenses | NHL Stenden university of applied sciences

Required documents

To get your visa application started, we’ll need the following documents from you:

Antecedents form and Authorisation forms (will be sent to you later)
Copy of your passport (the personal page and all stamped pages)

Your passport must be valid for at least one year after your arrival in the Netherlands. It also has to include your signature. If you are not allowed to sign your passport you should submit the signature separately.

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