Residence permit and Visa
Are you an international student looking to study in the Netherlands? Then you might need a visa or residence permit. The type of visa or permit you need depends on your nationality and your length of stay in the Netherlands. Read on to find out more.
Visa Forms and useful links
Like to have more information about visas and the various application forms? Here you can download all visa forms. Links to various sources ...
Transfer students
Are you an international transfer student? You probably have your residence permit for study from another Dutch Institution of Higher Educat ...
Current students
Are you studying at HAN on a student visa? Maintaining your academic status is important! As a higher education institution in the Netherlan ...
New bachelor/master students
Looking to do a bachelor or master degree in the Netherlands? Are you from outside the EU/EEA? Then you need a residence permit and you have ...
Exchange students
Are you an international student? Are you coming on exchange to the Netherlands? Then you might need a visa. The type of visa you need depen ...
17 January 2026
Online Open Day
Get the full picture before you apply. At the HAN Online Open Day on 17 January 2026, you can explore your future degree in detail - study load, career prospects, student life, and more. Plus, join our general chat to ask about housing, visas, and what it really costs to live and study in the Netherlands. Don't miss this chance to connect with HAN students, lecturers and ask all of your questions.
