Do you already have a Dutch residence permit for another purpose (orientation year, employment, stay with a family member, au pair, etc.)? But do you need to change it to a residence permit for study? Then, the UvA Immigration team will submit a so-called ‘Change of the purpose of stay’ application to the IND on your behalf.
You will receive a new residence permit card after the Change of purpose application has been completed. We will inform you by email on how to submit your biometrics, if required, and how to collect your new residence permit. For the latest updates in this procedure, please check our Upon arrival checklist.
The deadline to submit your ‘change in the purpose of stay’ Immigration residence permit application when you are a First-time student at the UvA is 1 August 2025.
The cost for an application change in the purpose of stay is €228. This fee is non-refundable.
There are various documents you need to submit for your application. You can find all information on the required documents page.