Netherlands study route
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | A student accepted for full-time study at a recognised Dutch institution may qualify if the institution is a recognised sponsor and the programme is accredited; students generally must pass at least 50% of their credits. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Study route | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: or arbeid van bijkomende aard, andere arbeid in loondienst niet toegestaan'. This means that you may only work in paid employment if your employer has a TWV for you. You are then allowed to work for a maximum of 16 hours a week or full-time during the summer months (June, July and August). Next to your study, you are allowed to work in the Netherlands as a self-employed person (without a TWV). It is important that you continue to meet the requirements for your residence permit for study. If you are going to do an internship in the Netherlands, you do not need a TWV if the internship is relevant to your study. You and your educational institution must have signed an internship agreement with the company where you will do your internship. You can find more information on doing an internship in the Netherlands at Nuffic. Permanent residence If you have lawfully lived in the Netherlands for an uninterrupted period of five years and you have a valid residence permit for a non-temporary purpose of stay, you can apply for a permanent residence permit. Study, however, is a temporary purpose of stay. Family reunification | Official source |
| Study route | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: possible for you to appeal against this decision to the Dutch court. Further information More on the admission as a student at a university or at a university of applied sciences Rights Extension of stay If you wish to extend your stay, you must apply for this. The application for an extension of your residence permit can be submitted in writing. The IND will assess whether you meet the requirements for prolonging your stay. Change of status Has something changed in your situation that influences your residence permit? Are you quitting your studies for example? Or is the student's progress insufficient? Please report this immediately to the IND. It may mean that, due to the changes in your situation, the residence permit has to be changed . Have you finished your education? You can change your residence permit to a residence permit to look for work in the Netherlands or to work as a highly skilled migrant . Are you directly changing your residence permit within 3 years to a residence permit to work as a highly skilled migrant? A lower income requirement applies. Employment On the back of your residence permit, it says 'Tewerkstellingsvergunning (TWV) vereist voor arbeid van bijkome | Official source |
Official sources
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