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The institution decides admission and submits the relevant student immigration application. The IND decides residence permission. An admission offer, funds transfer or institutional submission does not guarantee approval.

• The higher-education route requires a recognised educational sponsor and a qualifying full-time programme.
• Your institution submits the application. Use its checklist and internal deadlines; a direct embassy appointment is not the starting point for this residence application.
• MVV requirements depend on circumstances. Where needed, the institution applies for the MVV and residence permit together.
• If your course, institution or start date changes, ask how the application and sponsorship records must be updated.

• Arrange appropriate health cover for your situation and check it with the institution or relevant insurer.
• SVB says a foreign student who comes solely to study is normally not automatically insured under the Wlz and will usually not be required to take out Dutch basic health insurance. Employment or a change of circumstances can affect this assessment.
• If uncertain, ask SVB about a Wlz assessment rather than assuming a student policy and Dutch basic insurance are interchangeable.
• If a TB test applies according to the application, follow the institution and GGD instructions. The IND gives a three-month period after receiving the residence permit for the indicated test.

• Confirm accommodation and check-in arrangements before travel. Ask about address registration and the documents your municipality requires.
• For a stay of more than four months, NetherlandsWorldwide says to register in person with the municipality within five days of arrival. Follow local appointment instructions.
• Keep your housing address, provider contact and university arrival information accessible.

• Check partner or child route requirements separately. Ask whether the institution can handle family applications and which responsibilities remain with you.
• IND student-route guidance states that accompanying family members are not allowed to work. Check the permission and conditions that actually apply.
• Additional financial and relationship evidence may be required. Do not assume the student's own study norm covers every family member.

• For employment under the student residence route, the employer must have a TWV work permit.
• Choose either up to 16 hours per week or full-time employment in June, July and August; do not treat these as cumulative allowances.
• Curriculum traineeships and self-employment have different conditions. Check the applicable rules rather than applying the employee limit to every activity.
• Work permission does not guarantee employment and should not replace your study funding plan.

• Eligible graduates or researchers may apply for an orientation-year residence permit. Check qualifying study or research and the timing and evidence conditions.
• The permit is valid for one year and cannot be extended. A degree does not automatically grant it.
• A later employment or other residence route has separate requirements. Neither the orientation year nor a qualification guarantees a job or permanent residence.

• Keep the institution's admission, immigration and payment deadlines distinct from the IND assessment period.
• The IND lists a 60-day decision period for this student route and may extend it, for example when an application is incomplete.
• Allow for later MVV, travel and card-collection arrangements. Discuss delayed arrival or deferral with the institution rather than assuming every stage finishes within the decision period.

• The IND requires sufficient annual study progress, generally at least 50% of each study year's credits.
• Your institution assesses progress and relevant reasons for a shortfall before any required report; the IND then assesses continued compliance.
• Discuss academic concerns, changes and permission dates with your institution promptly. Do not assume enrolment alone preserves the permit.