Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Exchange program visas to Netherlands for British citizens
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, other
, long stay
Exchange program visas — what you need to know
Issued for stays in the Netherlands exceeding 90 days for purposes such as volunteering, participation in Au pair program, Working Holiday Scheme, cultural exchange. Requires documentation supporting the purpose of stay, proof of financial means, and accommodation arrangements. 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 1 year
Fees
€423 (~$486)
Which exchange program visas is best suited for you?
Au pair program visa
Eligible individuals
Young foreign national
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€423 (~$486)
Cultural exchange visa
Eligible individuals
Young foreign national
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€423 (~$486)