Immigration procedures
VISA REQUIREMENTS
To enter Holland for study purposes, inhabitants from most countries need a visa. It must be applied for well in advance.
If you will be staying for longer than three months, you need an ‘authorisation for temporary stay’ (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf or MVV). This requirement does not apply to citizens of the EU/EEA, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Switzerland or Monaco. The regular application procedure for an MVV may take two to three months. NMU will apply for an MVV on your behalf using a fast-track procedure. The administration fee for an MVV is € 250.
Upon arrival in the Netherlands, all foreigners must register with the municipality of Rotterdam. NMU will apply for your residence permit (VVR) which is valid for the duration of one year. Throughout the whole application procedure NMU will assist you in arranging your stay with local authorities.
INSURANCE
Dutch law requires everyone living in Holland to be covered by health insurance. NMU will apply on your behalf for a health insurance certificate which is valid for one year and covers medical expenses, travel accidents, additional costs and emergency assistance, liability and personal possessions.
A medical practitioner is available on walking distance of the NMU-building.