Netherlands long-stay study visa (MVV) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (ind.nl / netherlandsworldwide.nl sources)
Which visa do you need to study in the Netherlands for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need an MVV visa (type D) via the TEV procedure (Entry and Residence). Netherlands specific: the educational institution (recognized sponsor / erkend referent) lodges the application with the IND on your behalf — you do not apply directly. You need funds of about €1,131/month (2026), health insurance, and a fee of about €254. The MVV is collected at the Netherlands Embassy in Algiers. On arrival, you collect the residence card and register with the municipality (BRP, within 5 days). Note: OuiVisa assists the enrollment and the visa; the residence card (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: netherlandsworldwide.nl
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- MVV visa (type D) + residence card
- Procedure
- TEV (Entry and Residence)
- Applicant
- Institution (recognized sponsor / IND)
- Funds
- ≈ €1,131/month (2026)
- Insurance
- Health, all risks
- Residence card
- On arrival (card + BRP registration — residency referred to adviser)
- Fee
- ≈ €254
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Proof of admission / enrolment at a recognized institution (recognized sponsor)
- Proof of funds (≈ €1,131/month)
- Health insurance
- Legalised and translated documents (NL / EN / FR / DE)
- Identity photos
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get admission from a recognized Dutch institution
Recognized sponsor (erkend referent) with the IND.
- 2The institution lodges the TEV application (MVV + residence card) with the IND
You do not apply directly; the institution does it for you.
- 3Prepare funds, insurance and legalised documents
≈ €1,131/month; health insurance; legalised and translated documents.
- 4After IND approval, collect the MVV at the embassy in Algiers
Fee ≈ €254; the MVV lets you enter the Netherlands.
- 5On arrival: residence card + municipality registration (BRP, 5 days)
Residency step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| IND fee (MVV + study residence card) | ≈ €254 |
| Required funds | ≈ €1,131/month |
| Health insurance | varies |
Fees: IND fee (MVV + study residence card) ≈ €254, funds ≈ €1,131/month (2026). The procedure is an immigration matter; the residence card (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser. IND decision ≈ 60 days. Confirm on ind.nl and netherlandsworldwide.nl.
Frequently asked questions
Who lodges the study-visa application?
In the Netherlands, the institution (recognized sponsor / erkend referent) lodges the TEV/MVV application with the IND on your behalf. You do not apply directly.
What is the TEV procedure / the MVV?
The TEV (Toegang en Verblijf) combines the MVV (long-stay entry visa, type D) and the residence card in a single application.
What funds must I prove?
≈ €1,131/month for 2026 (university / hbo), recalculated every 1 January.
Where do I collect the MVV?
At the Netherlands Embassy in Algiers (short stay, by contrast, goes through VFS Global).
And after arrival?
You collect the residence card at an IND desk and register with the municipality (BRP) within 5 days. It is a residency step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence card?
No. OuiVisa assists the enrollment and visa; the residence card (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser.
Studying in the Netherlands for more than 90 days?
A OuiVisa partner agency assists your file (recognized-sponsor institution + MVV), and refers the residence card.
Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the consular authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.