Chapter 01
Post-study Orientation Year
Every graduate of a recognised Dutch programme automatically qualifies for the 12-month Orientation Year Zoekjaar — one of Europe's most valuable post-study work rights.
Updated for 2026 policy
🇳🇱 Netherlands Student Visa (MVV / VVR)
Study at TU Delft, Eindhoven, Wageningen, Amsterdam, Erasmus
Dutch student visas are sponsored by IND-recognised institutions — TU Delft, TU Eindhoven, Wageningen, University of Amsterdam, VU Amsterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Leiden, Erasmus Rotterdam, Tilburg. The institution files the MVV + VVR jointly with IND on behalf of the admitted student.
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Timeline
8-12 weeks post-admission.
Investment
Professional fees ₹55,000+…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Eligibility scorecard
Do you qualify for Student Visa?
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
- Admission letter from an IND-recognised Dutch institution
- Proof of funds (approx. EUR 14,700 / year for 2024-25 — verify annually)
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90) or Dutch (NT2)
- Health insurance
Total timeline
8-12 weeks post-admission.
Investment
Professional fees ₹55,000+. Government fees ~EUR 210.
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
The process
How we file your Student Visa
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
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Step 1 of 5
University admission
Application via Studielink / direct portal.
- 02
Step 2 of 5
Institution files MVV+VVR
University files on behalf of admitted student.
- 03
Step 3 of 5
MVV collection
Applicant collects MVV in Mumbai / New Delhi.
- 04
Step 4 of 5
Landing & BRP
Municipality registration, VVR card, health insurance.
- 05
Step 5 of 5
Orientation Year after graduation
12 months open work rights on graduation.
Document checklist
Everything you'll need to file
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
18 documents · fully managed
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
- Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
- Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
- Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
- Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
- Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
- Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
- Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
- Birth certificates of dependent children
- Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
- Admission letter
- Proof of funds
- English / Dutch proficiency
- Health insurance
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Netherlands · Filed through Pune office
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FAQs
Netherlands Student Visa (MVV / VVR) — Common questions
Can I work part-time as a student?
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Yes — up to 16 hours/week during term OR full-time during summer months, with an employer-arranged TWV (work permit) filed by employer.
Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?
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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.
Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?
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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.
Can you guarantee a visa approval?
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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.
What documents do you review for a free assessment?
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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.
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Why 12,000+ clients trust us
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- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
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- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
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