Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Student visas to Netherlands for British citizens
Education visa
Travel purpose:
Study
, residence permit
, long stay
Student visas — what you need to know
Designed for students entering the Netherlands to pursue primary, secondary, or higher education for stays exceeding 90 days. Includes independent and organized programs, internships. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment, language proficiency certificate if required, financial means, and health insurance. An application can only be submitted by an educational institution. For travelling to the Netherlands is issued MVV visa sticker. To apply for this visa sticker, a residence permit must be approved by the letter from the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). Some nationalities and EU residents are exempt from MVV visa requirement.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 5 years
Fees
€254 (~$292)
Which student visas is best suited for you?
Higher education visa
Eligible individuals
Student
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 5 years
Duration of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€254 (~$292)
Secondary education visa
Eligible individuals
Pupil, student
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 5 years
Duration of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€254 (~$292)
Pilot training visa
Eligible individuals
Professional pilot
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€254 (~$292)