Monday, October 17, 2011

STUDENT VISA INFORMATION FOR HOLLAND

STUDENT VISA PROCESS

To enter Netherlands for study purposes, people from most countries need a visa. This is a sticker placed in your passport at the Dutch embassy or consulate in your own country, but it must be applied for well in advance.

Short stay visa

For a stay of less than three months, you might need a short stay visa (Visum Kort Verblijf), depending on your nationality.

Authorization for temporary stay

If you will be staying for longer than three months, you need an authorization for temporary stay (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf, or MVV). This requirement does not apply to citizens of EU/EEA member states, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or Monaco.

The regular application procedure for an MVV may take three to six months, sometimes even longer. The Dutch host institution can apply for an MVV on your behalf using a fast-track procedure. But to do this, the institution must give the authorities a guarantee, which they sign. Institutions will not always agree to do this. But it is worth asking the institution about the fast-track procedure, because it will save both time and trouble.

Residence permit

Within three days after arriving in Holland, all foreign nationals must register with the local authorities. Those intending to stay for longer than three months also need to obtain a residence permit (verblijfsvergunning). You may need this even if you did not require a visa to enter the country. The administration fee is rather high and currently stands at € 430 .

Nationals of EU member states are not strictly required to have a residence permit, but it is advisable for them to obtain a residence document (costs € 28) to avoid hassles when dealing with certain authorities and companies.

Work permit

In order to follow an internship or work placement in Holland, students from outside the EU/EEA need a work permit (Tewerkstellingsvergunning) in addition to their entry visa. Your employer must apply for this permit for you. You also need a work permit if you want to take paid work alongside your studies. There are two options if you want to work while you study: either less than ten hours a week year-round, or full-time during the months of June, July and August only. If you have successfully completed your program of higher education, you may apply for a residence permit valid for five years. To do this, you must have a contract of employment.

WORK PERMIT IN NETHERLANDS

Work Permit in Netherlands for International Students

Either you need or don't need to obtain a Dutch work permit to work in Netherlands as an international student depends on your nationality. Overseas students from outside the EU or EEA nations will have to obtain work permit in Netherlands to work. The work permit in Netherlands is provided free of cost. But students will have to choose: either they to work 10 hours a week every year, or work full-time during the months of June, July and August only. Students are not allowed to choose both the options.

For Students from EU or EEA nations, students don't need to obtain Work Permit from Dutch authorities to work in Netherlands. They can either do part-time or full-time jobs without any work permit.

For more information on student VISA and higher education in NETHERLANDS, we suggest students to visit here www.aecsworld.com and make an online query.

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