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Residence Wizard

To be able to enter the Netherlands, you may have to obtain an entry visa (MVV: Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf) and/or a residence permit (VVR: Vergunning tot Verblijf).

Short stay visa (VKV )

For stays of up to 90 days you might need a short stay visa to enter the Netherlands. This is called a VKV in Dutch (Visum Kort Verblijf). Check out the Residence Wizard of the IND to see if this visa applies to you.

Entry visa (MVV)

This visa is a sticker in your passport (type 'D' visa).Check the Residence Wizard of the IND to see if this visa applies to you. It’s the first step in obtaining a residence permit. It allows you to enter the Netherlands, but does not give you the right to actually stay there for a longer amount of time.

Residence permit (VVR)

Depending on your nationality, you might need to obtain a residence permit or VVR if you wish to stay in the Netherlands for longer than 90 days.

Legalisation of documents

For your visa or permit application you may need one or more legalised documents.

Visa application for family members

You may want to bring your partner and/or children with you to the Netherlands. Or perhaps they will join you at a later stage. Either way, be sure to mention your plans to your UvA HR officer and/or the Staff Immigration Office as early as possible.

Work permit

In general the UvA will have to apply for a work permit for you if you do not have the nationality of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland.