There are several types of immigration procedures possible for Semester in Amsterdam students:
- Residence permit (VVR) procedure
- Long stay entry visa (MVV) and residence permit (VVR) procedure
- Change of sponsor
- Working Holiday Programme/Scheme (WHP/WHS) (available to citizens from specific countries*)
- Intra-EU mobility (for students who already hold a valid EU permit for study of another member state)
Which procedure applies depends on the student's nationality.
Nationality
| Required procedure
|
Australia*
Canada*
Japan
Monaco
New Zealand*
South Korea
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vatican City State | Residence permit (VVR) procedure
|
| All other non-EU countries | Long stay entry visa (MVV) and residence permit (VVR) procedure |
| All other non-EU countries but in possession of valid residence permit of another Schengen country | Residence permit (VVR) procedure
|
All EU countries
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Norway
Switzerland | No procedure required
|
*It's possible to apply for the Working Holiday Programme/Scheme (WHP/WHS); you can find more information below. Students have to apply for this permit themselves. Exchange students from Argentina, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Uruguay can also make use of this option, but students will have to check with the Dutch embassy in their country first if this is possible for them.
Immigration Deadlines
- Fall semester: 1 June
- Spring semester: 1 December
Please also see our detailed How-To Guide for more information about the immigration application process for Semester in Amsterdam students.
Required Immigration Documents
You can find a complete list of required documents on the general Visa page. Please keep in mind that Semester in Amsterdam students are not exchange students. Please scroll down and follow the directions listed on the main page via the link above (and do not click the link for Exchange).
Requirement Exemptions for Semester in Amsterdam Students
- English Language test scores: the requirement to have an International Student Advisor check your English language test scores does not apply. Semester in Amsterdam students taking Bachelor-level courses are not required to submit English language test scores. You can ignore this requirement.
- Visa fee: in certain circumstances, your home university or study abroad organisation might pay the visa fee on your behalf. If this is the case, you can ignore this requirement. If you're not sure, please check with your home university or study abroad organization.