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Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) — Job Search Permit

Graduates of top-200 worldwide universities can live in Netherlands and search for work

Duration: 12 monthsFee: €228Processing: 2–4 weeks

Requirements & Documents

  1. 1Graduated within last 3 years from a top-200 university
  2. 2Master's or PhD degree (Bachelor's accepted for some countries)
  3. 3Proof of graduation (degree certificate + transcript)
  4. 4Valid passport
  5. 5No salary threshold — can take any job during Zoekjaar
  6. 6Health insurance

Important Notes

No job offer needed before applying. Work freely during orientation year. Can transition to Kennismigrant visa after finding a qualifying job.

Visa Summary

CountryNetherlands
Visa TypeOrientation Year (Zoekjaar) — Job Search Permit
CategoryWork
Duration12 months
Fee€228
Processing2–4 weeks

Other Netherlands Visas

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)Highly Skilled Migrant Visa (Kennismigrant)Student Residence Permit (MVV Study)Family Reunification (MVV Family)

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