How can I apply for my visa (mvv)?

The University of Groningen helps students who have been admitted (or provisionally admitted) to a degree or an exchange programme, to apply for a visa and residence permit. Under Dutch law, students cannot apply for a visa and residence permit individually. 

The mvv is a long-term multiple entry visa, which allows you to enter the Netherlands. An mvv is valid for 90 days and will only be issued in combination with a residence permit.

The IND will inform the Immigration Service Desk (ISD) and Dutch embassy or consulate general in your home country once your application is approved. The ISD will notify you of this via email. 

You will then have to arrange an appointment with the Dutch embassy or consulate general to provide your biometric information (fingerprints, passport photo and signature) in order to be able to make your residence permit and determine your identity. Afterwards, you can collect your mvv from the embassy or consulate general.