Preparing your stay

Mar 04, 2009

We have arranged a checklist so you know what to prepare and when. Be sure to allow plenty of time for preparations. You will need to start planning your stay a year in advance.

Checklist

  • Visa and permits

    Visa and permits

    To enter the Netherlands for study purposes, nationals of most countries need a visa. Once in the Netherlands, sometimes a residence permit or a work permit is required. Find out which requirement apply to you and how you go about arranging things. More info

     
  • Insurance

    Insurance

    Dutch law requires everyone living in the Netherlands to be covered by health insurance. Students must make sure that they have adequate cover. More info

     
  • Housing

    Housing

    Before you leave your own country, ask your host institution whether or not housing will be arranged for you in advance. More info

     
  • Cost of Living

    Cost of living

    More information dealing with Cost of living. More info

     
  • Diploma evaluation

    Diploma evaluation

    More information dealing with diploma evaluation. More info

     
  • Support in your home country

    Support in Vietnam

    Addresses of Netherlands embassies and consulates, Netherlands Alumni Associations, Netherlands Education Support Offices and Netherlands Education Information Offices. More info