Changes
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I need to stop with my study programme temporarily / permanently. What are the consequences for my residence permit?
If you have decided to quit your studies and you no longer attend the University of Groningen, the IND will process and terminate your legal stay as soon as possible after your deregistration from the University. You will have to leave the Netherlands as soon as possible.
If you leave the Netherlands, please do not forget to cancel your health insurance, de-register from the Municipality, and close your bank account. Also you must return your residence permit card to the IND. As soon as the ISD has processed your termination, you will receive an email with all the relevant information on how to return your residence permit card.
If you wish to stay here for any other purpose, please contact the IND for the possibilities or check the website of the IND.
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I am switching from university in the Netherlands. Is my permit still valid? (Change of guarantor)
If you wish to switch from another university or educational institution to the University of Groningen, the ISD has to notify the IND of your switch. Your residence permit remains valid.
Please inform the ISD and attach a copy of your Dutch residence permit (front and back) so we can process your request.
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How do I apply for a permanent residence permit?
If you have 5 years of consecutive legal stay in the Netherlands, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent Dutch residence permit.
This type of application must be submitted by yourself. The University of Groningen (UG) is no longer involved, as we no longer act as your recognised sponsor to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). Follow this link to find more information about this residence permit application.
More information
You can find all the information and requirements regarding a permanent residence permit on the website of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
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How do I apply for a search year or orientation year residence permit?
If you have obtained a Dutch bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate’s degree, or have graduated within the past 3 years from a university that is listed in the top 200 of the general ranking lists, you may be eligible to apply for a residence permit with the purpose of search year.
This type of application must be submitted by yourself. The University of Groningen is no longer involved, as we no longer act as your recognized sponsor. Please visit the website of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) for all the information and requirements regarding an orientation year.