Netherlands visa — Congo passport: documents and fees

Which procedure for your trip?

Tourist visa

Tourism (short stay) · Stay of up to 90 days · Verified on 18 October 2026
Tourist visa: documents, fees and steps
Student visa

Study · Verified on 13 October 2026
Student visa: documents, fees and steps
Work visa

Work · Verified on 13 October 2026
Work visa: documents, fees and steps

Documents requested

Tourist visa

Schengen visa application form completed online, printed and signedConditions and details
The "tourism" list requires a Schengen visa application form completed and signed, printed and submitted with the other documents (original). The form is completed online on the consular services website: this is how it receives a unique code. The page advises against using another person's form, because a form without this code can cause problems during processing.
Valid travel document (passport)Conditions and details
Original of a valid travel document, for example a passport, which must: have been issued no more than 10 years ago; contain at least 2 blank visa pages; remain valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area; bear the holder's signature.
Proof of legal residence in the country where the application is submittedConditions and details
Original and colour copy of valid proof of legal residence in the country where the application is submitted, for example: passport or other travel document, residence permit valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area, visa, work permit. A person who does not reside in the country of submission must explain why he cannot submit in his country of residence.
Proof of social or economic ties in the country of residenceConditions and details
Colour copy of documents proving social or economic ties with the country of residence. The documents to be used depend on the situation: employed, self-employed, student or other.
Proof of place of stay in the NetherlandsConditions and details
Colour copy of proof of place of stay in the Netherlands: hotel reservation or rental contract covering the entire duration of the trip in the case of a stay at a hotel or in rental accommodation; proof of ownership for a person who owns a home or another property in the Netherlands. For a stay with a private individual, see the entry on the private accommodation declaration.
Proof of coverage of travel and living costsConditions and details
Colour copy of documents showing who pays for the international travel and the living costs in the Netherlands. If the person pays themselves: bank statements for the last 3 months and, if employed, 3 recent payslips.
Booking of the outward and return trip to the Schengen areaConditions and details
Colour copy of a booking in the applicant's name for the trip to the Schengen area and the return, or another document showing the travel itinerary. A paid ticket is not required. In the case of an organised tour, provide the booking; in the case of travel by rental car, the driving licence and the rental contract.
Medical travel insurance (cover of at least €30 000)Conditions and details
Colour copy of proof of medical travel insurance in the applicant's name, valid in all countries of the Schengen area for the entire duration of the stay and covering at least €30 000 of medical costs: hospitalisation and treatment, emergency care, prescription medicines and repatriation to the country of residence, including in the event of death.

Depending on your situation

Photograph meeting Dutch standards (except when submitted to an external service provider)Conditions and details
Colour photo, less than 6 months old, 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm, on a white or light background. The page states that if the application is submitted to an external service provider, no photo is to be provided: a digital photo is taken at the appointment.
Employee: employer's certificate and bank statements or payslips for the last 3 monthsConditions and details
For an employed person: recent employer's declaration stating the position, the duration of the contract and the salary, or employment certificate, together with bank statements or payslips for the last 3 months.
Self-employed: authorisation to operate or income tax declaration, and bank statements for the last 3 monthsFor a self-employed person: business permit or a photocopy of the income tax return, accompanied by bank statements for the last 3 months.
Student: proof of enrolment in a study programme in the country of residenceFor a student: document proving enrolment in a study programme in the country of residence, which states the field and duration of the studies.
Accommodation with a private individual: private accommodation declaration (IND form), legalised signatureConditions and details
A person staying with a private individual in the Netherlands may need proof of private accommodation, depending on their nationality and country of residence. The host fills in and signs the IND form (one form per visitor, including children). When the visitor needs a visa, the host's signature must be legalised at a Dutch municipality, in the presence of an authorised official. The original is sent by post to the visitor, who needs it for their visa application, to be submitted within 6 months of the legalisation.
Means below €55 per day: proof of sponsorship by a guarantor in the NetherlandsThe visitor must have €55 per day of stay, including minors. Below that, the person inviting must show that they can cover their expenses in the Netherlands (“sponsorship”).

Student visa

Valid passport, still valid for at least six months at the time the MVV visa is affixedConditions and details
The IND requires a valid passport or other travel document. For affixing the MVV sticker, the passport must remain valid for at least six months when the Dutch representation affixes the sticker. The MVV sticker is valid for 90 days.
Proof of registration, or provisional proof of registration, as a student at a recognised university or higher professional education institution (HBO)Conditions and details
To obtain the residence permit for study, the student must have proof of registration or provisional proof of registration at a university or higher professional education institution (HBO). Their study programme must be accredited (NVAO in the Netherlands or EQAR in Europe), the institution must be a sponsor recognised by the IND and the student must register for a full-time programme. Only this institution can apply for the residence permit for them.
Proof of resources for twelve months: the study norm of 1 130,77 euros per month in 2026 for a university or HBO studentConditions and details
The student must prove that they have sufficient resources to live and study for 12 months. The amount, the study norm, corresponds to the maximum that Dutch students in collective housing receive as support; it does not include tuition fees and changes every 1 January. For 2026, it is 1 130,77 euros per month for university or HBO, i.e. approximately 13 569,24 euros for 12 months. The institution requests the proof; each year of study, the student also completes the annex “personal declaration of the foreign national: resources in the context of study”. Six modes of proof exist: funds in their own bank account, deposit in the institution's account, scholarship certificate, funds from a company, funds from a person abroad, funds from a person in the Netherlands. Statements must not be older than three months.
Annex Antecedents Certificate (declaration of antecedents), to be completed by every person older than 12 yearsConditions and details
The IND requires that every person older than 12 years fully complete the annex Antecedents Certificate and attach it to the application. The person concerned states therein whether they have previously committed an offence or a crime; they must not constitute a danger to public order or national security.
Documents requested by the educational institution, which submits the application, before the file is submittedConditions and details
The educational institution has a list of the necessary documents. All of them must be gathered before it submits the application for the MVV and the residence permit for study. Official foreign documents must be legalised and translated into Dutch, English, French or German.
Positive decision letter from the IND, to make an appointment at the Dutch representation and obtain the MVV stickerConditions and details
The MVV sticker can only be applied for if the letter from the IND announcing the positive decision has been received. This letter indicates the representation (embassy or consulate general) where the sticker is to be applied for; the IND addresses the decision to the educational institution. The appointment is made within three months following the decision.

Depending on your situation

Official foreign documents, legalised and, if necessary, translated into Dutch, English, French or GermanConditions and details
The IND neither legalises nor translates documents. Legalisation makes an official document usable in another country; it can take time, so it is necessary to start early. A document drawn up in a language other than Dutch, English, French or German must be translated, in the Netherlands by a translator sworn in before a Dutch court, or abroad, usually with legalisation of the document and of the translation. For most documents, the IND does not check the date of issue and of legalisation.
Tuberculosis test referral annex (form 7604), if the institution has reported it to the INDConditions and details
After arrival in the Netherlands, a tuberculosis test is mandatory except for exempt nationalities and situations. If the institution has indicated to the IND, at the time of application, that the student will undergo this test, an appointment must be made with the public health service (GGD) within three months following receipt of the residence permit, bringing the referral annex.

Work visa

Valid passport, with at least six months of validity remaining when the MVV visa sticker is affixedConditions and details
The IND requires a valid passport or other travel document. For affixing the MVV sticker, the passport must remain valid for at least six months when the Dutch representation affixes the sticker. The MVV sticker is valid for 90 days.
Single permit (GVVA) application form, completed by the employer, or form 9532 if the employee submits the application himself from abroadConditions and details
The IND recommends that the employer submit the application in the Netherlands; the employer applies to the IND for the MVV and the single permit at the same time, in writing and by post. The form is 7042 for an employer that is a recognised sponsor, or 7044 for an employer that is not a recognised sponsor (forms available only in Dutch); an employee applying themselves uses the form “Application for admission and residence for working purposes” (9532) at the Dutch embassy or consulate, or form 7046 at the IND.
Documents listed in the applicable application form, gathered before submissionConditions and details
The application form states the necessary documents. All of them must be gathered before submitting the application. Official foreign documents must be legalised and translated into Dutch, English, French or German.
Annex "Antecedents Certificate" (declaration of antecedents), to be completed by every person over 12 years of ageConditions and details
The IND requires that every person over 12 years of age complete the annex "Antecedents Certificate" in full and attach it to the application. The person concerned states therein whether he has previously committed an offence or a crime; he must not constitute a danger to public order or national security.
Positive decision letter from the IND, to make an appointment at the Dutch representation and obtain the MVV stickerConditions and details
The MVV sticker can be requested only if the letter from the IND announcing the positive decision has been received. This letter states the representation (embassy or consulate-general) where the sticker is to be requested. The appointment is made within three months following the decision.

Depending on your situation

Official foreign documents, legalised and, if necessary, translated into Dutch, English, French or GermanConditions and details
The IND neither legalises nor translates documents. Legalisation makes an official document usable in another country; it can take time, so it is necessary to start early. A document drawn up in a language other than Dutch, English, French or German must be translated, in the Netherlands by a translator sworn in at a Dutch court, or abroad, with in general legalisation of the document and of the translation.
Identity photograph, if the employee submits the application himself at the Dutch embassy or consulateConditions and details
The employee who submits his MVV and residence permit application himself from abroad brings to the appointment at the embassy or consulate the completed form, his identity photograph and his valid passport, as well as, sometimes, additional documents listed in the form. The representation records the signature and the fingerprints. He then sends his application to the IND within three weeks.
Tuberculosis test referral annex (form 7604), if the test was indicated in the applicationConditions and details
After arrival in the Netherlands, a tuberculosis test is mandatory except for exempt nationalities and situations. If the person concerned indicated in the application that he will undergo this test, he makes an appointment with the public health service (GGD) within three months following receipt of the single permit, bringing the referral annex.

Official fees

Tourist visa

Schengen visa — standard adult fee, excluding reductions and waivers 90 €
Schengen visa — ordinary reduced rate: Armenia, Azerbaijan or Belarus, unless exempt; replaces the standard fee 35 €
Schengen visa — adult citizen of Cabo Verde, unless exempt; replaces the standard fee 67.50 €

Student visa

Application for MVV and residence permit for university or HBO studies, paid through the institution 254 €

Work visa

Application for an MVV and a single permit (GVVA) for paid employment, paid according to the IND letter 423 €

Steps

Tourist visa

Check whether a visa is required, then look on the "Applying for a Schengen visa" page for the submission location for the country of residence.
Fill in your own online form to obtain a unique code, then print it, sign it and bring it to the appointment with the other documents.
Gather all the documents from the “tourism” list.
Submit the application at the appointment, in person in most cases, and sign there the declaration on the completeness of the file; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may request an interview or additional documents.
Pay the visa fees when applying, and the service fees in the event of submission to VFS Global or TLScontact.
Wait for the decision: indicative average of 18 to 21 calendar days as of 13 October 2026, upon receipt of the required file and the passport by the Dutch consular service; up to 45 days in certain cases.
After the end-of-processing email, which does not state the decision, collect the passport or have it sent to you.
Check the details on the sticker: country of validity, “From” and “Until” dates, duration of stay and number of entries.

Student visa

Be enrolled in an accredited, full-time study programme at a university or HBO institution that is a sponsor recognised by the IND; only this institution can apply for the residence permit.
Gather the documents requested by the institution, including proof of resources, and have foreign official documents legalised and translated.
The institution submits the application for the MVV and the residence permit for studies to the IND at the same time, and pays the fee of 254 euros.
Wait for the IND decision, which is taken within 60 days, with the possibility of extending this period; the institution receives it by letter and the application can be tracked in “My IND”.
Make an appointment at the Dutch representation indicated in the file within three months following the decision, and submit the passport there for the MVV sticker to be affixed.
Travel to the Netherlands within 90 days following the issuance of the MVV sticker and collect the residence permit at the IND desk, by appointment.
If a tuberculosis test is planned, make an appointment at the public health service (GGD) within three months following receipt of the residence permit.

Work visa

The employer checks the conditions: registration in the trade register (KvK) if required, job vacancy registered with the UWV, salary in accordance with the collective agreement, suitable housing.
Collect the documents listed in the application form and have official foreign documents legalised and translated.
The employer applies to the IND, in writing and by post, for the MVV and the single permit at the same time; the employee can also submit his own application at the Dutch embassy or consulate.
Pay the fees of 423 euros according to the IND letter; if the employer pays them, he is not entitled to charge them to the employee.
Wait for the IND decision, which is taken within 90 days, with the possibility of extending this period; the UWV gives the IND an opinion on the labour market within a statutory period of five weeks.
Make an appointment at the Dutch representation indicated in the file within three months following the decision, and hand in the passport there for the placing of the MVV sticker.
Travel to the Netherlands within 90 days following the issue of the MVV sticker and collect the single permit at the IND desk, by appointment.
Start working only after receiving the residence permit and the supplementary document of the single permit; take the tuberculosis test if provided for, within three months.

Where to apply

Tourist visa

Embassy or consulate-general of the Netherlands in the country of residence
Embassy or consulate-general of another Schengen State in the country of residence
VFS Global or TLScontact visa application centre in the country of residence
Online application form of the consular services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to be printed, signed and brought to the appointment

Student visa

Recognised educational institution sponsor, which submits the application for the MVV and the residence permit for the student to the IND (form 7504)
Embassy or consulate-general of the Netherlands indicated in the IND letter, generally in the country of residence, for the MVV sticker
IND desk in the Netherlands, by appointment, to collect the residence permit for studies after arrival

Work visa

IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service): written application for the single permit, submitted by the employer in the Netherlands, including when the employee is not yet there
Dutch embassy or consulate of the country of origin or of continuous residence: submission by the employee himself, then sending of the file to the IND within three weeks
Embassy or consulate-general of the Netherlands indicated in the IND letter, generally in the country of residence, for the MVV sticker
IND desk in the Netherlands, by appointment, to collect the single permit in person
UWV (social insurance agency): work permit (TWV) applied for by the employer for work of less than three months in the Netherlands

Good to know

Tourist visa

Other situation: examples of proof of ties (caregiver, property, children in school)Conditions and details
If none of the situations employee, self-employed or student applies, the page gives examples of documents: document proving a caregiver role in the country of residence, document showing ownership of a home or another property in that country, document showing that the children attend school there. These are examples (“for instance”), not a closed list.
Consult the page for the country of residenceConditions and details
The "tourism" list invites you to arrive at the appointment well prepared and to select your country of residence on NetherlandsWorldwide to find out how to apply for the Schengen visa from that country.
Submit a complete fileConditions and details
At the appointment, the applicant signs a document acknowledging that all documents are necessary for processing, that an incomplete application may be rejected and that the visa fees are then not refunded.
Submit in the country of residenceConditions and details
The application is normally submitted in the country of residence. Submitting elsewhere is possible only in the cases provided for: no place of submission in the country of residence, absence from that country for more than 6 months (with proof), or travel to the Netherlands unforeseen at the time of departure. The appointment waiting time, the distance or the nationality do not allow submission elsewhere.
Do not follow up on the status of the applicationConditions and details
As of 13 October 2026, NetherlandsWorldwide shows an average processing time of 18 to 21 calendar days for the Schengen visa. It starts upon receipt of the required file and the passport by the Dutch consular organisation; it may reach 45 days in certain cases. In high season, it may be longer. Use the online tracking: NetherlandsWorldwide, the embassy and the service providers ask not to be contacted about the status of the application.
Count the days spent in the Schengen areaConditions and details
With a double-entry or multiple-entry visa, the total duration of stay in the Schengen area may not exceed 90 days over a period of 180 days, whether these days are consecutive or spread over several trips. It is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands that determines, according to the travel itinerary, the period of validity, the duration and the number of entries of the visa.
Fee exemptions and service feesConditions and details
Certain persons do not pay the visa fees, in particular pupils and students travelling for their studies and their accompanying teachers, researchers travelling for research or for a scientific seminar or conference, or applicants covered by the Schengen visa facilitation. The service fees of VFS Global or TLScontact remain due even in the event of an exemption. This free facilitation is subject to conditions, including those for family members covered by free movement in the EU or EEA. It does not mean that every reduced nationality-based fee is a fee exemption.
In case of refusalConditions and details
An objection may be lodged with the IND within four weeks of the date of the decision, in writing or by an authorised person. A new application is also possible, but the visa fees must be paid again. The fees and service fees of the refused application are not refunded.
Legalisation of the host's signatureConditions and details
When the visitor needs a visa, the host's signature on the private accommodation declaration must be legalised at a Dutch municipality, and the visa application must be submitted within 6 months of the legalisation.

Student visa

Progress in studiesConditions and details
Each year, the student must obtain at least 50% of the credits of the academic year. The institution assesses the progress; if it is insufficient, it checks whether the student has good reasons within the meaning of the Higher Education Act (WHW). Without a good reason, it must report this to the IND, which then examines whether the conditions of the residence permit are still met.
Preparatory periodConditions and details
If the institution imposes additional courses or a language test for admission, or preparation for a master's after the bachelor's (pre-master), the residence permit for study also grants the right to stay during a preparatory period, usually of one year. If the student subsequently does not meet the admission conditions, the institution deregisters them with the IND.
Working during studiesConditions and details
The residence permit bears the endorsement Work permit required for additional work, other work as an employee not permitted. The student may work as an employee if their employer has a work permit (TWV) for them, within the limit of 16 hours per week or full-time in June, July and August. They may also work as a self-employed person, without a TWV, by registering with the chamber of commerce (KvK) and paying taxes. An internship provided for by the study programme does not require a TWV.
Duration and type of residence permitConditions and details
The IND issues the residence permit for no more than 5 years. The permit for study is valid for three months longer than the duration of the studies, including the preparatory period, and remains valid as long as the conditions are met. It is a temporary regular residence permit of type I.
Family membersConditions and details
The institution may also apply for a residence permit for the student's family members; if the family travels with the student, the institution must be asked to submit all applications at the same time. The institution is only responsible for the student: the student is responsible for their relatives' lawful stay. A family member is not allowed to work in the Netherlands, and both the student and their relative must meet the conditions specific to this residence permit.
After the studiesConditions and details
Once the studies are completed, one may apply for another residence permit: to look for a job (orientation year), to work as a highly skilled migrant (with a lower income threshold) or to start an innovative enterprise (start-up).
Changing institutionConditions and details
During the studies, one may transfer to another institution without losing one's residence permit. The new institution must be a recognised sponsor, and both the student and the new institution must inform the IND of the change.
Students exempt from MVV: residence permit without a stickerConditions and details
Nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, the Vatican, the United Kingdom, the United States, South Korea, Switzerland or an EU or EEA state do not need an MVV. The MVV exemption does not exempt them from the residence permit (except for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals), which they apply for according to another procedure, without a sticker. This MVV entry procedure is therefore not intended for them.
Mobility within the EU during the studiesConditions and details
With a Dutch residence permit for studies, one may study in other EU countries for no more than 360 days (intra-EU mobility, Directive (EU) 2016/801), if the studies abroad are part of a programme providing for mobility measures or of an agreement between two or more higher education institutions. An internship alone does not fall within this framework. The Dutch institution must inform the IND in time. Without intra-EU mobility, one may study abroad for no more than 12 consecutive months, with sufficient progress in the studies.
MVV sticker processing time and fees at the representationConditions and details
The MVV sticker may take up to 10 working days after the passport is submitted at the representation, with some representations being faster. The MVV and residence permit fees are paid to the IND, not to the Dutch embassy or consulate-general.
Refusal: objectionIn the event of a negative decision, the student obtains neither an MVV nor a residence permit for studies; he may lodge an objection against this decision.

Work visa

Less than three months or more than three monthsConditions and details
For work of less than three months in the Netherlands, the employer applies for a work permit from the UWV. For work of more than three months, a residence permit is also required: the employer applies to the IND for a combined residence and work permit, the single permit (GVVA). The work permit is issued to the employer, who must give a copy to the employee; the single permit is issued to the employee in person at an IND desk.
Conditions to be met by the employerConditions and details
The employer must be registered in the commercial register of the chamber of commerce (KvK) when the commercial register act requires it. He must first have sought an employee in the Netherlands and in the EU or EEA countries, by reporting the job vacancy to a UWV employers' service point. He pays a normal salary according to the applicable collective agreement and ensures suitable accommodation.
Salary threshold in 2026Conditions and details
For ordinary salaried employment, the gross monthly salary within the meaning of social security ("SV salary") must be at least 2 337,00 euros excluding holiday allowance, or 2 523,96 euros including holiday allowance, from 1 July to 31 December 2026. The amounts change regularly. The highly skilled worker, the European blue card and other statuses have other thresholds, not described here.
Working with the single permitConditions and details
The single permit consists of a residence permit bearing the endorsement "Arbeid toegestaan conform aanvullend document" ("work permitted according to the supplementary document") and a supplementary document, which states for which employer and under which conditions the employee may work; the employer receives a copy of it. The employee cannot start working before he has received both documents. After five years of work in the Netherlands, a work permit is no longer necessary: the employee can apply for the endorsement "arbeid vrij toegestaan" (free to work).
Duration of the single permit and loss of employmentConditions and details
The single permit is valid for 3 years at most, or 5 years at most for someone who has already had a valid work residence permit for five years. In the event of loss of employment, the employee has 3 months to find another one; for a loss of employment from 22 May 2026 and a permit held for two years or more, he has 6 months at most. This period cannot exceed the validity of the permit, and if it ends without registration by a new employer, the IND may withdraw the residence permit.
Changing employerConditions and details
In the event of a change of employer, the former employer must inform the IND and deregister the employee, who himself verifies with the former employer that this deregistration has taken place. The new employer must apply for a new residence permit.
Jobs that also fall under the single permit, and cases without a single permitConditions and details
The single permit also applies to certain jobs: minister of religion, monk, nun or missionary, supply of goods by or for a foreign undertaking (up to one year), employee of an international non-profit organisation, art and culture, intra-corporate transfer. For those who cannot apply for a single permit, or no longer need a work permit after five consecutive years of work, it is a residence permit "paid employment" (without a single permit) that the employer or the employee applies for.
Nationals exempt from the MVV: application without a stickerConditions and details
Nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, the Vatican, the United Kingdom, the United States, South Korea, Switzerland or an EU or EEA state do not need an MVV. Except for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals, these applicants still need the single permit or a residence permit to work, under a procedure without a sticker. This MVV entry procedure is therefore not intended for them.
Application submitted by the employee himself from abroadConditions and details
The employee who does not have a sponsor employer submitting on his behalf can himself apply for the MVV and the residence permit from abroad. He makes an appointment at the Dutch embassy or consulate in his country of origin or of continuous residence (the country where he can stay for more than three months). He must appear there with the completed form, his photograph and a valid passport; the embassy registers the application and records signature and fingerprints, then he sends the file to the IND and pays the fees within three weeks of the date recorded by the embassy. Children under 12 go to the embassy with a legal representative.
MVV sticker processing time and fees at the representationConditions and details
The MVV sticker may take up to 10 working days after submission of the passport at the representation, some representations being faster. The MVV and residence permit fees are paid to the IND, not to the Dutch embassy or consulate-general.
Refusal: objectionIn the event of a negative decision, the employee obtains neither an MVV nor a single permit; he can lodge an objection against that decision.

Frequently asked questions

Netherlands, Congo passport: is a visa required?

Visa required for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.

Tourist visa: which documents are requested?

Schengen visa application form completed online, printed and signed ; Valid travel document (passport) ; Proof of legal residence in the country where the application is submitted ; Proof of social or economic ties in the country of residence ; Proof of place of stay in the Netherlands ; Proof of coverage of travel and living costs ; Booking of the outward and return trip to the Schengen area ; Medical travel insurance (cover of at least €30 000).

Tourist visa: what are the official fees?

Schengen visa — standard adult fee, excluding reductions and waivers : 90 € ; Schengen visa — ordinary reduced rate: Armenia, Azerbaijan or Belarus, unless exempt; replaces the standard fee : 35 € ; Schengen visa — adult citizen of Cabo Verde, unless exempt; replaces the standard fee : 67.50 €.

Tourist visa: where do I apply?

Embassy or consulate-general of the Netherlands in the country of residence ; Embassy or consulate-general of another Schengen State in the country of residence ; VFS Global or TLScontact visa application centre in the country of residence ; Online application form of the consular services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to be printed, signed and brought to the appointment.

Tourist visa: how long can I stay?

Stay of up to 90 days.

Student visa: which documents are requested?

Valid passport, still valid for at least six months at the time the MVV visa is affixed ; Proof of registration, or provisional proof of registration, as a student at a recognised university or higher professional education institution (HBO) ; Proof of resources for twelve months: the study norm of 1 130,77 euros per month in 2026 for a university or HBO student ; Annex Antecedents Certificate (declaration of antecedents), to be completed by every person older than 12 years ; Documents requested by the educational institution, which submits the application, before the file is submitted ; Positive decision letter from the IND, to make an appointment at the Dutch representation and obtain the MVV sticker.

Student visa: what are the official fees?

Application for MVV and residence permit for university or HBO studies, paid through the institution : 254 €.

Student visa: where do I apply?

Recognised educational institution sponsor, which submits the application for the MVV and the residence permit for the student to the IND (form 7504) ; Embassy or consulate-general of the Netherlands indicated in the IND letter, generally in the country of residence, for the MVV sticker ; IND desk in the Netherlands, by appointment, to collect the residence permit for studies after arrival.

Work visa: which documents are requested?

Valid passport, with at least six months of validity remaining when the MVV visa sticker is affixed ; Single permit (GVVA) application form, completed by the employer, or form 9532 if the employee submits the application himself from abroad ; Documents listed in the applicable application form, gathered before submission ; Annex "Antecedents Certificate" (declaration of antecedents), to be completed by every person over 12 years of age ; Positive decision letter from the IND, to make an appointment at the Dutch representation and obtain the MVV sticker.

Work visa: what are the official fees?

Application for an MVV and a single permit (GVVA) for paid employment, paid according to the IND letter : 423 €.

Work visa: where do I apply?

IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service): written application for the single permit, submitted by the employer in the Netherlands, including when the employee is not yet there ; Dutch embassy or consulate of the country of origin or of continuous residence: submission by the employee himself, then sending of the file to the IND within three weeks ; Embassy or consulate-general of the Netherlands indicated in the IND letter, generally in the country of residence, for the MVV sticker ; IND desk in the Netherlands, by appointment, to collect the single permit in person ; UWV (social insurance agency): work permit (TWV) applied for by the employer for work of less than three months in the Netherlands.

Official links

Checklist: Applying for a Schengen visa for tourism | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
How can I provide accommodation for a visitor from abroad? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
How can I invite someone for a short visit to the Netherlands? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
Where can I apply for a visa for the Netherlands? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
How long does it take to get a visa for the Netherlands? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
What information is shown on a visa for the Netherlands? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
How much does a visa for the Netherlands cost? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
European Commission — Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (new tab) home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
I have not been granted a visa for the Netherlands. What should I do? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) — Ministry of Justice and SecurityImmigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (IND) — Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid (new tab) ind.nl
Visa Schengen - Court séjour - Services Consulaires (new tab) consular.mfaservices.nl
Consular fees in Morocco | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
Regulation - 2016/399 - EN - Schengen borders code - EUR-Lex (new tab) eur-lex.europa.eu
Student residence permit for university or higher professional education | IND (new tab) ind.nl
Income requirements study | IND (new tab) ind.nl
Requirements that apply to everyone | IND (new tab) ind.nl
Translation and legalisation of documents | IND (new tab) ind.nl
Where can I apply for an MVV visa sticker for the Netherlands? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
Provisional residence permit (MVV) | IND (new tab) ind.nl
How long does it take to get an MVV visa sticker for the Netherlands? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
How long is my MVV visa sticker for the Netherlands valid? | NetherlandsWorldwide (new tab) www.netherlandsworldwide.nl
Single Permit: GVVA | IND (new tab) ind.nl
Apply for MVV and residence permit from abroad | IND (new tab) ind.nl
Work permit | WorkinNL (new tab) www.workinnl.nl
Required amounts income requirements | IND (new tab) ind.nl

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