What is the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)?

The IND is the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service and is part of the Ministry of Security and Justice. The IND assesses all visa and residence permit applications from foreign nationals who want to live in the Netherlands or want to become Dutch citizens. The Dutch law does not allow students to apply for a study residence permit themselves. That is why the University of Groningen will contact the IND on your behalf to arrange your visa and/or residence permit application.