# Visas and residence permits

**Source**: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/visa-and-residence-permit
**Parent**: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/media-studies/film-and-photographic-studies/admission-and-application/application-procedure

## Do I need a visa or residence permit?

Select your nationality or situation below to find out if you need a (new) visa or residence permit and the steps you must take.

EU, EEA and Swiss nationals

- You do **not** need a visa or residence permit.

Nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, USA, UK, Vatican City

#### Staying less than 90 days?

You do **not** need a visa or residence permit. 

#### **Staying longer than 90 days?**

You will need a residence permit only. See: [**Steps to take - residence permit only**](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/visa-and-residence-permit/residence-permit-only-steps-to-take). You do **not** need an entry visa (MVV), which means you do not need to visit a Dutch embassy before travelling to the Netherlands.

#### **Exceptions:**

- Do you have a *student* residence permit from another EU country (except Denmark and Ireland)? You might not need a Dutch residence permit as you may be eligible for Intra EU Mobility. [Find out if this applies to you and the steps to take](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/visa-and-residence-permit/residence-permit-only-steps-to-take/intra-eu-mobility).
- Incoming exchange students from Australia, Canada or New Zealand can in some cases apply for a Working Holiday Permit (WHP). [Find out if this applies to you and the steps to take](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/visa-and-residence-permit/residence-permit-only-steps-to-take/exchange-working-holiday-permit-whp).

All other nationalities

#### Staying less than 90 days?

A short-stay Schengen visa might be required. Check on the [immigration department (IND) website](https://ind.nl/en/short-stay) if this applies to you.

#### Staying longer than 90 days?

You will need an entry visa (MVV) *and* residence permit. See: **[Steps to take - visa and residence permit](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/visa-and-residence-permit/visa-and-residence-permit-steps-to-take).**

#### **Exceptions:**

- Do you have a *student* residence permit from another EU country (except Denmark and Ireland)? You might not need a Dutch visa/residence permit as you may be eligible for Intra EU Mobility. [Find out if this applies to you and the steps to take](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/visa-and-residence-permit/residence-permit-only-steps-to-take/intra-eu-mobility).
- Do you have another EU, EEA or Swiss residence permit? Other procedures may apply. [Contact Leiden University](https://web.universiteitleiden.nl/soz/form/admissions-office-visa.html) for instructions.

Dutch residence permit holders

#### **Dutch student residence permit obtained via another educational institution?**

- Will your permit remain valid for at least the first 3 months of your studies with us? Leiden University will report a *transfer of your place of study* to the IND.
- Will your permit expire within 3 months of the start of your studies with us? You must request an *extension of your permit*.
- In both cases see: **[Steps to take - Dutch permit holders](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/visa-and-residence-permit/dutch-residence-permit-holders-steps-to-take)**

#### Dutch residence permit issued for a purpose *other than* study (e.g. employment, orientation year, family)?

- Will your permit expire within 3 months of you starting you studies? Follow the **[Steps to take - Dutch permit holders](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/international-students/prepare-your-stay/visa-and-residence-permit/dutch-residence-permit-holders-steps-to-take).**
- Will your permit remain valid longer than 3 months? You can start your studies *without* requesting a new permit. However, you must take the following steps:
  - Send a copy of both sides of your residence permit to Leiden University [via the contact form](https://web.universiteitleiden.nl/soz/form/admissions-office-visa.html), for verification purposes.
  - If your permit will expire during your studies, [contact Leiden University](https://web.universiteitleiden.nl/soz/form/admissions-office-visa.html) to request a student residence permit at least *3 months* before the expiry date.

#### Already studying at Leiden University and need to extend your student residence permit?

Other procedures and deadlines apply. Visit the student website for **[information on extending your stay](https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/administration/immigration-and-residency/extending-your-stay).**

## Deadline

The deadline for submitting your visa/residence permit application and paying the required fee is:

- **1 June**: programmes starting in September
- **1 December**: programmes starting in February

*Applying for a visa/residence permit for accompanying family members? [Contact Leiden University](https://web.universiteitleiden.nl/soz/form/admissions-office-visa.html) before 15 April (Sept start) or 15 Sept (Feb start) for info on additional requirements. Then apply by the earlier deadline of 1 May (Sept start) or 1 Oct (Feb start).*