{"id":59821,"date":"2024-05-02T09:47:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T09:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=59821"},"modified":"2026-08-31T11:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:48:17","slug":"netherlands-student-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Students: 2027-28 Guide to MVV, VVR, Fees, and Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>A Netherlands student visa costs Rs.27,940 (\u20ac254) and takes 60 to 90 days.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Indian students must show Rs.14.93 lakh (\u20ac13,569) in funds, tuition excluded.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Your Dutch university files the visa application on your behalf, not you.<\/li>\n\n    <li>No blocked account is needed; funds go to your bank or university directly.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students applying to a Dutch bachelor&#8217;s or master&#8217;s programme for the February 2027 or September 2027 (academic year 2027-28) intake.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#Types_of_Netherlands_Student_Visa_for_Indian_Applicants\" title=\"Types of Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Applicants\">Types of Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#Who_Is_Eligible_for_a_Netherlands_Student_Visa\" title=\"Who Is Eligible for a Netherlands Student Visa\">Who Is Eligible for a Netherlands Student Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#Whats_Changing_for_2027-28_Applicants\" title=\"What&#8217;s Changing for 2027-28 Applicants\">What&#8217;s Changing for 2027-28 Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#Documents_Required_for_a_Netherlands_Student_Visa\" title=\"Documents Required for a Netherlands Student Visa\">Documents Required for a Netherlands Student Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#Netherlands_Student_Visa_Fee_and_Proof_of_Funds\" title=\"Netherlands Student Visa Fee and Proof of Funds\">Netherlands Student Visa Fee and Proof of Funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#Netherlands_Student_Visa_Application_Process_Step_by_Step\" title=\"Netherlands Student Visa Application Process: Step by Step\">Netherlands Student Visa Application Process: Step by Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#Netherlands_Student_Visa_Timeline_September_vs_February_Intake\" title=\"Netherlands Student Visa Timeline: September vs. February Intake\">Netherlands Student Visa Timeline: September vs. February Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#If_Your_Netherlands_Student_Visa_Is_Delayed_or_Rejected\" title=\"If Your Netherlands Student Visa Is Delayed or Rejected\">If Your Netherlands Student Visa Is Delayed or Rejected<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#3_Key_Takeaways_on_Netherlands_Student_Visa_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"3 Key Takeaways on Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Students\">3 Key Takeaways on Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/netherlands-student-visa\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Netherlands_Student_Visa_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Students\">Frequently Asked Questions About Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-317eb66\" id=\"strong-types-of-netherlands-student-visa-for-indian-applicants-strong\" data-block-id=\"317eb66\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Netherlands_Student_Visa_for_Indian_Applicants\"><\/span><strong>Types of Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Applicants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Which visa you need depends on your program length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C):<\/strong> for courses or research under 90 days. You apply yourself through VFS Global; your university has no role in this route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-stay MVV + VVR (Type D):<\/strong> for bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s programs, filed as one combined application called TEV (Toegang en Verblijf). The MVV is your entry sticker; the VVR is the residence permit card you collect after arrival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not file this application yourself. Your Dutch university is registered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/ind.nl\/en\/income-requirements-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IND<\/a> as a &#8220;recognized sponsor&#8221; and submits the TEV application once you accept your offer and pay your deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a full walkthrough of Dutch admissions before you reach this stage, see <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-netherlands-cost-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LeapScholar&#8217;s guide to studying in the Netherlands<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Visa Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee (INR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Work Rights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Schengen Type C<\/td><td>Up to 90 days<\/td><td>Rs.9,900 (\u20ac90)<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MVV + VVR (TEV)<\/td><td>Length of program<\/td><td>Rs.27,940 (\u20ac254)<\/td><td>16 hrs\/week; full-time in summer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Orientation Year (Zoekjaar)<\/td><td>12 months post-graduation<\/td><td>Rs.27,940 (\u20ac254)<\/td><td>Unrestricted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> <em>Nothing moves until the tuition deposit is paid.\u00a0Students who wait to &#8220;confirm everything first&#8221; routinely lose two to three weeks off their TEV timeline for no reason.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Netherlands-Student-Visa-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Netherlands-Student-Visa-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Netherlands-Student-Visa-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Netherlands-Student-Visa-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Netherlands-Student-Visa-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Netherlands-Student-Visa.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-83b9f17\" id=\"strong-who-is-eligible-for-a-netherlands-student-visa-strong\" data-block-id=\"83b9f17\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Eligible_for_a_Netherlands_Student_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Who Is Eligible for a Netherlands Student Visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Confirmed admission<\/strong> at an IND-recognized WO (research university) or HBO institution; conditional offers are accepted for filing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full-time enrollment<\/strong> only; IND does not process this visa for part-time programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of financial means<\/strong> must cover one year of living expenses plus first-year tuition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valid health insurance<\/strong> covering treatment in the Netherlands from your arrival date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English proficiency proof<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/for-the-netherlands-is-ielts-or-toefl-required\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS or TOEFL<\/a>) for admission, though the test is a university requirement, not a formal IND visa condition. If you&#8217;re weighing test options, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo-accepted universities in Europe<\/a> show which Dutch institutions accept it instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-358ce88\" id=\"whats-changing-for-2027-28-applicants\" data-block-id=\"358ce88\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Changing_for_2027-28_Applicants\"><\/span>What&#8217;s Changing for 2027-28 Applicants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dutch universities are phasing in enrollment caps on select English-taught bachelor&#8217;s tracks (Political Science, Business Administration, and Psychology at some universities) under the government&#8217;s Internationalization in Balance policy, with new numerus fixus arrangements effecting the 2027-28 academic year. This does not change the visa process itself, and it targets specific bachelor&#8217;s programs far more than master&#8217;s intake. But if you&#8217;re applying to one of the affected tracks, confirm directly with the university that the English-taught version is still running and still open to non-EU applicants before you count on that program.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.government.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">government.nl<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uva.nl\/shared-content\/uva\/en\/news\/news\/2025\/10\/2026-draft-budget-adopted-by-executive-board.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Amsterdam 2026 policy announcement<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3e8dcc9\" id=\"strong-documents-required-for-a-netherlands-student-visa-strong\" data-block-id=\"3e8dcc9\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_a_Netherlands_Student_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required for a Netherlands Student Visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Document<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>India-Specific Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Valid passport<\/td><td>2 blank pages, valid 3+ months beyond your stay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Offer letter<\/td><td>Conditional or unconditional, from your Dutch university<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of financial means<\/td><td>12 months of the study norm: bank statement, university deposit, or scholarship letter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic transcripts<\/a><\/td><td>Indian mark sheets, often needing Nuffic-style credential verification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of tuition payment<\/td><td>Deposit receipt or first-year payment confirmation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antecedent certificate<\/td><td>Self-declared criminal record statement (form 7601)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TB test declaration<\/td><td>India is on the IND&#8217;s TB-risk list; the actual test happens after arrival.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of accommodation<\/td><td>University housing, rental agreement, or homestay confirmation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> <em>Transcript verification is the step that delays the most Indian applicants. Students should start it the week they accept their offer, not after.\u00a0Weak spots there usually come from a rushed statement of purpose too, so it&#8217;s worth using a proper\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/statement-of-purpose\">SOP structure<\/a>\u00a0rather than reusing one written for a different country&#8217;s application.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d378f12\" id=\"strong-netherlands-student-visa-fee-and-proof-of-funds-strong\" data-block-id=\"d378f12\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Netherlands_Student_Visa_Fee_and_Proof_of_Funds\"><\/span><strong>Netherlands Student Visa Fee and Proof of Funds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Netherlands does not use a blocked account like Germany. You prove funds through a university deposit, personal bank statement, scholarship letter, or sponsor declaration, and the money isn&#8217;t locked into monthly releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Cost Item<\/th><th>Amount (INR, Rs.110\/EUR)<\/th><th>Amount (EUR)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>IND visa fee (TEV procedure)<\/td><td>Rs.27,940<\/td><td>\u20ac254<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12-month study norm (living costs)<\/td><td>Rs.14,92,616<\/td><td>\u20ac13,569<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance (per month)<\/td><td>Rs.4,400 to Rs.16,500<\/td><td>\u20ac40 to \u20ac150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TB test (post-arrival)<\/td><td>Rs.5,500 to Rs.11,000<\/td><td>\u20ac50 to \u20ac100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bachelor&#8217;s tuition, non-EU (per year)<\/td><td>Rs.9,90,000 to Rs.22,00,000<\/td><td>\u20ac9,000 to \u20ac20,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Master&#8217;s tuition, non-EU (per year)<\/td><td>Rs.13,20,000 to Rs.27,50,000<\/td><td>\u20ac12,000 to \u20ac25,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Exchange rate used: <\/strong>Rs.110\/EUR. Verify the live rate before you budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applying for 2027-28?<\/strong>\u00a0The IND fee and study norm above are the confirmed 2026 rates (valid 1 January to 31 December 2026). The IND revises the study norm every 1 January and the application fee separately; 2027 figures are usually published on ind.nl in December. Re-check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ind.nl\/en\/required-amounts-income-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">required amounts page<\/a>\u00a0before you pay, especially if you&#8217;re applying for the September 2027 intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Universities sometimes fold the \u20ac254 fee into your first tuition installment instead of billing it separately, so confirm with your admissions coordinator before you remit funds twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a full cost breakdown beyond the visa itself, see <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-netherlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LeapScholar&#8217;s Netherlands cost of living guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>, and check <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-in-netherlands-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scholarships in the Netherlands for Indian students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> if you need to reduce this figure.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fc5f8cc\" id=\"strong-netherlands-student-visa-application-process-step-by-step-strong\" data-block-id=\"fc5f8cc\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Netherlands_Student_Visa_Application_Process_Step_by_Step\"><\/span><strong>Netherlands Student Visa Application Process: Step by Step<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit; this step triggers your university&#8217;s TEV filing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit transcripts, financial proof, and photographs through your university&#8217;s portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University files the TEV application with the IND.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IND reviews the application: 60 days as standard, up to 90 days from May to August.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your university receives MVV approval and notifies you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book your biometrics appointment at VFS Global India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect your MVV sticker; it is valid for 90 days from issue, so time your travel booking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel to the Netherlands and register at the gemeente for your BSN within 5 days of your arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect your VVR residence permit card via your university&#8217;s international office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your TB test at the GGD within 3 months of receiving your VVR.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bb9d2fb\" id=\"strong-netherlands-student-visa-timeline-september-vs-february-intake-strong\" data-block-id=\"bb9d2fb\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Netherlands_Student_Visa_Timeline_September_vs_February_Intake\"><\/span><strong>Netherlands Student Visa Timeline: September vs. February Intake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>September Intake<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>February Intake<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shortlist programs and prepare test scores<\/td><td>Dec-Jan<\/td><td>Jun-Jul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application deadline (non-EU)<\/td><td>1 Apr to 1 May<\/td><td>Around 1 Oct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Offer and tuition deposit<\/td><td>Apr-May<\/td><td>Oct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Documents submitted, TEV filed<\/td><td>May-Jul<\/td><td>Oct-Dec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IND processing window<\/td><td>90 days (peak season)<\/td><td>60 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MVV collected, travel<\/td><td>Late Aug<\/td><td>Mid-Jan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arrival, VVR, TB test<\/td><td>September<\/td><td>Late Jan-early Feb<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If your offer lands after June for a September intake, you&#8217;re inside the 90-day peak window with almost no buffer. Ask your university whether the next February intake is realistic before you panic-book flights.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2263ed1\" id=\"strong-working-on-a-netherlands-student-visa-strong\" data-block-id=\"2263ed1\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Working on a Netherlands Student Visa<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic year:<\/strong> maximum 16 hours per week for non-EU students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June, July, August:<\/strong> full-time work allowed, no cap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work permit (TWV):<\/strong> Your employer applies, not you; takes about 5 weeks; costs roughly Rs.7,260\u00a0(\u20ac66).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum wage (from July 2026):<\/strong> \u20ac14.99\/hour. At 16 hrs\/week, expect roughly \u20ac960 Rs.1,05,530\u00a0gross per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Part-time income covers groceries and transport, not rent, so budget around your proof-of-funds figure rather than assumed earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/part-time-jobs-in-netherlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">part-time jobs in the Netherlands for international students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> for realistic job types and pay by city.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Don&#8217;t count on 16 hours a week as budget income. Most students who land a Werkstudent-style role only get consistent hours after their first semester, once they&#8217;ve built a track record with an employer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-47bbcdf\" id=\"strong-if-your-netherlands-student-visa-is-delayed-or-rejected-strong\" data-block-id=\"47bbcdf\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Your_Netherlands_Student_Visa_Is_Delayed_or_Rejected\"><\/span><strong>If Your Netherlands Student Visa Is Delayed or Rejected<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delayed past 90 days:<\/strong> ask your university&#8217;s international office to escalate with the IND directly; don&#8217;t book non-refundable flights until MVV approval is confirmed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial proof rejected:<\/strong> usually a bank statement older than 3 months or an unexplained joint account. Resubmit with a fresh statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed the intake:<\/strong> ask about deferring to the next intake rather than reapplying from scratch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MVV expiring before travel:<\/strong> it&#8217;s valid for 90 days from issue; your university must request an extension if travel slips past this period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b3a7605\" id=\"strong-after-graduation-the-orientation-year-strong\" data-block-id=\"b3a7605\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>After Graduation: The Orientation Year<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Orientation Year (zoekjaar) gives graduates 12 months of unrestricted work rights with no employer sponsorship needed, at a fee of \u20ac254 (Rs.27,940). Apply within 3 years of graduating. Securing a qualifying job during this year lets you switch to the Highly Skilled Migrant permit at a reduced graduate salary threshold; confirm the current figure on <a href=\"https:\/\/ind.nl\/en\/required-amounts-income-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IND&#8217;s salary requirements page<\/a> since it resets twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-25e3e8a\" id=\"strong-3-key-takeaways-on-netherlands-student-visa-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"25e3e8a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_Takeaways_on_Netherlands_Student_Visa_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>3 Key Takeaways on Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The university files this visa on the applicant&#8217;s behalf<\/strong>, so paying the tuition deposit on time is what actually starts the TEV timeline; nothing else moves before that.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget Rs.14.93 lakh in provable funds plus tuition<\/strong>, and start transcript verification the day the offer is accepted, since that step delays the most Indian applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>File dependent applications alongside the main one<\/strong>, and use the Orientation Year as the bridge into the Dutch job market after graduation, not as a fallback plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about your Netherlands student visa?<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs&amp;utm_campaign=Visa_Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs&amp;utm_campaign=Visa_Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a Leap Scholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5fb6cf0\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-netherlands-student-visa-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"5fb6cf0\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Netherlands_Student_Visa_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Netherlands Student Visa for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741278049\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is it easy to get a student visa in the Netherlands?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The process is comparatively straightforward because your Dutch university, as an IND-recognized sponsor, files the application for you. Approval mainly depends on getting your funds, admission, and insurance documents right the first time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741289834\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does a 1-year student visa cost?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The IND fee is \u20ac254 (Rs.27,940) regardless of your program length; there&#8217;s no separate 1-year rate. Your residence permit is then issued to match your actual study duration, not a fixed 1-year term.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741314908\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the Netherlands need IELTS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>IELTS isn&#8217;t a formal IND visa requirement, but almost every English-taught program asks for it at admission. Most Dutch universities require an overall score of 6.0 to 6.5.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741335044\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the success rate of a student visa in the Netherlands?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The IND doesn&#8217;t publish a country-wise approval rate for Indian applicants. Approval is generally high when your university has already confirmed your admission and your financial proof is complete and correctly documented.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741357546\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong><strong>Can international students work on a Netherlands student visa?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>International students can work up to 16 hours a week during the academic year and full-time in June, July, and August. The employer needs a TWV work permit before the student starts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741384140\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long is a Netherlands student visa valid?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Your residence permit is valid for the length of your study program plus 3 months, up to a maximum of 5 years. It&#8217;s renewed yearly as long as you meet minimum academic progress requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741411283\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is there an interview for a Netherlands student visa?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No formal interview in most cases, since your university&#8217;s sponsor status means the IND&#8217;s review is document-based. You only appear in person for biometrics at VFS Global.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741439062\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the Netherlands good for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for most fields: over 80% of Dutch master&#8217;s programs are taught in English, tuition runs lower than in the UK or US, and the Orientation Year gives graduates 12 months to find work after finishing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741468302\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can dependents accompany a student on a Netherlands student visa?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A spouse or child can apply for their residence permit alongside the student&#8217;s. It is important to submit the application as a separate IND filing with its own proof-of-funds requirement, so both should be filed together.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785741490729\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the language requirements for a student visa in the Netherlands?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no Dutch language requirement for the visa itself or for most English-taught programs. You&#8217;ll need IELTS or TOEFL for admission; Dutch is only needed if you choose to learn it separately for daily life or part-time work.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read A Netherlands student visa costs Rs.27,940 (\u20ac254) and takes 60 to 90 days. Indian students must show Rs.14.93 lakh (\u20ac13,569) in funds, tuition excluded. Your Dutch university files the visa application on your behalf, not you. No blocked account is needed; funds go to your bank or university directly. \ud83d\udc49 Best for: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":81518,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732,2],"tags":[332,1344,1345,1346,1347],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59821"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/78"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59821"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59821\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83132,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59821\/revisions\/83132"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}