Do I need a visa to enter the Netherlands?

All the information concerning visa and immigration applicable to students can be found on our website: http://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/visa-immigration/

If you need a visa to enter The Netherlands, or if you just need a residence permit to stay in the Netherlands depends on your nationality. Please read the information on our website carefully.

The Faculty agrees to apply this MVV and residence permit for a, provided you have not applied for a visa already yourself.

In most countries it takes a few months before your visa will be ready for you to be collected.  If we apply for you through the shortened procedure your visa will be available after a few weeks.  

Please check with your contact person at the University of Groningen (International Service Desk, or the Faculty Student Support Desk) on details pertaining to your particular situation.

Please note that if you are a Chinese student, you will need to apply for a Nuffic certificate: http://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/visa-immigration/nufficcertificate