Information about a provisional residence permit (MVV) for prospective Bachelor's, Master's and exchange students.
Chinese students need a Nuffic certificate to obtain a visa to the Netherlands.
A residence permit is a document that states your identity, your nationality and your right to reside in the Netherlands. A residence permit will usually be issued for the duration of one year and may be extended on a year-by-year basis if all conditions are complied with.
Approximately 12 weeks before the expiration date of your residence permit you can apply for an extension, if applicable.
All guests with a short-stay visa must register within three working days of arrival with the Aliens Police.
Nationals of the ‘new’ EU-countries cannot yet register with the IND but can apply for a ‘proof of lawful residence’.
Information about a new immigration policy in the Netherlands (not yet implemented).
