Types of Student Visa in Holland:
- Schengen Visa is for the students who are willing to study in Holland for three or less months. If your program is less than three months, you should apply for Schengen Visa.
- For Higher Education in Bachelor and Master’s Programs, there are two permits required. An Entry Visa that is called MVV (Long Stay Visa) and after that, the residence permit which is called VVR (Once you arrive in Holland). You will find all the information and the application process below:
The process of application for both entry visa MVV and Residence permit VVR is called TEV by Dutch Immigration. For a course running longer than 90 days, this process is required for the international students. However, the application process for the Student Visa in Holland is initiated and executed by a recognized sponsor, and in case of long stay student Visas, the recognized Sponsor will be the University student has applied to. In short, the Universities in Holland will apply for the student visa in Holland in your behalf.
Application Process for Student Visa in Holland:
It is a Two-way Process:
MVV – Entry Visa for Holland
VVR – Residence Permit in Holland
For MVV, the Universities in Holland will apply on your behalf. You are required to provide the University with all the necessary documents required for Student Visa in Holland. Students will collect the MVV from their home countries’ Holland Embassy, and it is valid for three months. The IND (Holland Immigration) grants you the MVV.
You need to apply for the residence permit VVR once you arrive in Holland. Depending on the University, you are granted a window of 3 to 5 days to apply for the residence permit VVR. The processing time of VVR is approximately two weeks from the day of application.
To extend the resident permit in Holland after a year, you are required (mandatory) to score at least 50% of the total credits. However, the requirements will change with the Universities and it is best to check with Universities about the requirements.
Step by Step Application Process for Student Visa in Holland:
- The Universities will have a list of required documents for the Student Visa in Holland Application. When you receive the acceptance letter, start preparing the documents. (listed below)
- A Valid Healthcare Insurance Coverage is required. Apply for one.
- Fill the necessary forms provided by the University.
- Get a Payment Receipt by paying the Student Visa in Holland Fees.
- Make a Visa interview appointment with Dutch University.
- The last step is to appear for the Student Visa in Holland interview and submit the passport to the embassy.
Interview:
The interview for the MVV consist of general question about the candidate and the course / university in Holland he or she has applied for. The interviewer will ask about how the course and University you are willing to pursue, and how it is compatible with your background and future plans. After the interview, you are asked to submit your passport so the visa can be attached to it.
Which are the documents required for the Study Visa in Holland?
- A Valid Passport (It should be valid for at least 12 months)
- The Acceptance Letter by Universities in Holland
- Monetary Fund Proof to show that you can sustain yourself in Holland for a year. (900 Euros a month)
- Health Insurance Coverage Proof
Student Visa in Holland Fees:
The processing time for the MVV is usually 30 to 45 days. Students are advised to apply for the Holland visa three months before the program starts. The VVR Process, as we have mentioned can take up to two weeks. VVR application takes place in Holland.
Application Fees for the Student Visa in Holland is 317 Euros. There might be convenience fees or service charges by your University as the University will apply on your behalf. The extension of the residence permit in Holland will cost you €160.