• Information: European Union (EU) / European Economic Area (EEA)
• Information residence permit
• Information entry visa
• Information for students of Maastricht University

Visa and residence permit

Whether you need a study visa (MVV) to enter and/or a residence permit (VVR) to reside in the Netherlands depends on your nationality. For more information regarding Dutch immigration procedures, please read the appropriate Information, according to your nationality.

It is important that you read this Information BEFORE your arrival in the Netherlands, as some students will be required to prepare documentation prior to their arrival.

If, having read this information, you have any questions, please consult our website with frequently asked questions.

Are you a citizen from one of the following countries:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Then please read the information European Union (EU) / European Economic Area (EEA).

Are you a citizen from one of the following countries:

Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, United States of America, Vatican City State

Then please read Information Residence Permit.

For citizens of any country which are not mentioned above, please read Information entry visa.