Orientation Year Visa (Zoekjaar)

Student Visa

One-year residence permit for recent graduates of Dutch or top-ranked international universities to search for employment or start a business in the Netherlands.

Duration

1 year (non-renewable)

Processing Time

2-4 weeks

Cost

EUR 210 application fee

Requirements

Graduated from a Dutch higher education institution within last 3 years, OR
Graduated from a university ranked in top 200 (Times, QS, or ARWU) within last 3 years
Master's degree, PhD, or post-doctoral research
Sufficient funds to support yourself during the year
Valid passport

Popular For

recent graduatesmaster's graduatesPhD holdersresearchers

Apply on Official Website

Always verify current requirements on the official government website. Visa rules change frequently.

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