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Extending your stay

Do you need to extend your studies? Or would you like to stay in the Netherlands after graduation? Find out about the procedures for extending your stay as a student residence permit holder.

Extending your student residence permit

If you need more time to complete your studies, or will start another programme at Leiden University directly after graduation, you must request a residence permit extension.

Steps to take Deadline and timeframe Financial requirements

Staying in the Netherlands after your studies

Orientation year permit for graduates

Are you about to graduate, or have you recently graduated from Leiden University? Do you want to search for employment or work in the Netherlands? If so, you can request an orientation year residence permit.

You can find all procedures and requirements on the IND website. Also take a look at the IND's handy orientation year FAQ.

Learn more by watching this IND/Nuffic webinar entitled 'Work in Holland: Special permit for alumni of higher education'.  

Other type of permit

If you would like to arrange residency on other grounds, for example employment or partnership, visit the Dutch immigration department website for information on conditions and procedures.

You are responsible for arranging a residence permit on grounds other than study. However, the university would be happy to advise you during visa/residence permit consultation hours.

Visa/residence permit consultation hours

If you have a question about your residence permit, arrange an (online) appointment during the visa team's weekly consultation hours. See the visa team's contact information on this page for details.

International students: be alert for telephone scams!

International students are sometimes targeted by scammers claiming to be from the IND, government agencies, banks or insurance companies. These organisations will never call you to ask for personal data. If in doubt, hang up immediately and contact the police

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