Visas and permits
Find out more about visas and permits
Practical information
Moving to a new city and beginning a new study is an exciting experience. To help you with the transition, the UvA has various services and support facilities. In this section, you can find out how to arrange your visa or residence permit, your insurance, and a place to live.
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Insurance
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Housing
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Upon arrival
You’re about to start a new life: living and studying in Amsterdam! Read the checklist, watch the webinar and check out the video to find out what you need to do once you arrive in the Netherlands.Find out how to prepare for your arrival in Amsterdam -
Opening a Dutch bank account
Once in the Netherlands, it’s helpful to open a Dutch bank account. Find out more about the reasons why, which banks to choose from, and how to open an account.Read more about opening a Dutch bank account -
Student support
From student counsellors to our Central Student Service Desk, we offer students support with their questions and lots of matters relating to their studies. We want to help students make the most of their time here.Read more about student support -
Living in Amsterdam
Want to know what living expenses are like for students? What the main neighborhoods are in Amsterdam? Or what transportation is like?Discover everything you need to know about living in Amsterdam -
Working in the Netherlands
For students that want to look for a job, an internship, or a side job in the Netherlands, there are a number of opportunities and regulations in the Netherlands.Find out more about working in the Netherlands -
Studying with a disability or chronic illness
We want all students to succeed in their studies, and offer various possibilities for support during courses and exams in order to help you complete your studies to the best of your abilities.See all available support -
Upon departure
You’re about to leave your UvA room, your study programme, or the Netherlands altogether. Read more about what you need to do with regard to housing, immigration, and exchange matters around your departure.Find out what to do before and after departure -
Educational style, grading and credits
The educational style at the UvA trains students to be independent, take initiative, and invest in research. Grading and credits are organised according to national and European systems.Read more about educational style, grading and credits -
Academic calendar
Find out when each semester starts, when exam weeks take place, and what dates you'll have off due to national holidays and other occasions.View calendar