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Please check http://www.nuffic.nl/immigration for the visa you need before you leave! In general, guests from the USA who stay less than 3 months dont need a visa. All they need is a valid passport. If you want to stay longer than 3 months, you need a residence permit and a work permit. You also have to register with the alien police, and with the Municipality. If you need a permit, arrange it well in advance,  because it takes a lot of time!

 

Less than 3 months

If you stay less than 3 months, you need to report to the police within 3 days after arrival. Bring with you:

·         valid passport

·         proof of medical insurance

·         letter of acceptance from the faculty

 

More than 3 months

If you stay longer than 3 months, you need to report to the Register Office within 5 days after arrival. Bring with you:

·         valid passport

·         proof of medical insurance

·         letter of acceptance from the faculty

·         letter from the housing office concerning your accommodation and / or rental agreement.

 

If you come with family:

·         copy of marriage certificate

·         copy of birth certificates

 

Hereafter you will receive a letter (in Dutch) from the alien police attached with some forms that you have to fill in. You must send all these papers back within 8 days, together with:

·         copy of your passport

·         proof of medical insurance

·         proof of income

·         letter of acceptance from the faculty

·         2 color passport photographs.

 

After a positive decision of the alien police you will receive an invitation to collect your Residence Permit. To be sure bring all the documents mentioned above with you. A Residence Permit costs about e 258,=.

Note that the price is scheduled to be doubled!

 

 

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