Visa Requirement for MBA - Netherlands

Visa rules to do an MBA from Netherlands differ for EU and Non-EU students. For EU residents, no separate visa or permit is required. However, students from non-EU countries have to satisfy the visa and residence permit requirements to complete the MBA program.

For non-EU Students planning to complete their MBA program, a residence permit is mandatory.

Here are the steps to get a Residence Permit for an MBA:

1) Enter Netherlands on a short-visit visa or an provisional residence permit

2) Once you arrive in Netherlands, apply for a residence permit

3) For Students, the residence permit will be 12-Months. However, students can extend the stay by renewing the permit before the expiry date.

4) Once admission is confirmed, the school fills out an application form with the help of the candidate and sends it to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) in Den Bosch. For those who have entered Netherlands on a provisional residence permit, the application is sent to IND in Rijswijk.

5) Students have to apply for the residence permit within five days of arriving in Netherlands.

Chinese Students

For Chinese Students, it is mandatory to apply for Nuffic Certificate. It is an English proficiency certificate that confirms the qualification of the students in compliance with the international standards necessary to study and work in Netherlands.

Highly Skilled Migrants

After completing the MBA program, students can spend an additional 12 Months in the Netherlands to find a job as a highly skilled migrant. Students have to submit an application with the IND showing financial capability. A separate work permit is not required for such students.

Resources

• IND Residence Wizard
• IND Skilled Migrant Form