The orientation year residence permit allows you to stay in the Netherlands for one year after graduation to look for a job. Check the IND website for the conditions and more information on applying for the orientation residence permit. Please note that you have to apply for this permit directly to the IND and not through the UvA.

Already have an orientation year residence permit and starting a new study programme

If you have an orientation year residence permit and want to start a new study programme, you can start your programme with your valid orientation year permit.

If your orientation year permit expires during your programme, you can contact the UvA Immigration team to change the purpose of your permit to study. For more information about how to change the purpose of your permit, check the details on how to change the purpose of your permit to ‘study’.