What is a residence permit?
A residence permit allows a foreign national to stay in the Netherlands longer than three months and to re-enter the country during its validity.
It is issued for a specific purpose, in your case: study. Once your application is approved you receive a residence permit card. This is an official government document that proves you legally reside in the Netherlands.
Who issues the residence permit?
Residence permits are issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND). However, in case of a student, only the university can apply for the permit. This means your only point of contact will be the International Office of Student Service Centre and never directly the IND.
The Residence Permit for Study is valid for the running academic year, after that it must be extended. The permit states the purpose of stay, validity period and university. Should anything change in your situation, it affects your legal residence.
Check the following websites for more information: www.nuffic.nl or www.ind.nl
What are the conditions for a residence permit?
The requirements for submitting an application are:
1. You must be unconditionally accepted at Wageningen University, unless the condition is graduation from your current
studies before start of the programme.
2. The entry visa and/or residence permit fee must be paid to the university in advance.
3. If required, participate in a Tuberculosis test and cooperate with treatment if necessary.
4. You must have no criminal record.
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