Visas and permits

You don’t need a visa and/or residence permit.

You will need a residence permit. You need to choose which one is best for you:

• Student Residence Permit
• Working Holiday Scheme Permit

You need a residence permit.

You need an entry visa and residence permit.

Information for prospective students

For the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) you need to provide us with financial proof showing that you have sufficient financial means to cover both your living expenses and your tuition fees.

If you have more than one nationality, you may choose which nationality you would like to use. If one of these nationalities is EU/EEA or Swiss, we recommend to use this nationality, as then you will not need a residence permit.

Residence permits arranged by the UvA will allow you to travel freely (up to 90 days every six months) in the Schengen Area, which makes trips to Spain, France, Germany and other European countries possible.

• You may also qualify for a different type of residence permit than student residency. For more information, visit the website of the IND.
• The UvA can, however, only assist you with permits and visa for study purposes.

• You must extend your residence permit before your current one expires. You can start the application for the extension of your residence permit 3 months before the expiration date of your current residence permit.
• The costs of an extension of your residence permit are €180.

When you graduate from the UvA, you may apply for a one-year residence permit in order to search for employment in the Netherlands. This is called an Orientation Year Permit. For more information, follow the link below.

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, you can talk to us directly during our telephone consultation hours:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10:00-11:00
• Tuesday and Thursday between 15:00-16:00
• Call us at +31 (0)20-525 5375