Study in Netherlands
You apply for a working holiday online with the IND. There are 200 places a year for Japan.
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Studying in Netherlands: costs and visas
Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applying.
Cost
This country has no official living-cost figure.
Euro in US Dollar (exchange rate)-4% in 5 yearsSee the trend chartSee the full cost breakdownEntry and permits
90days
Limit of a stay without a visa (within any 180-day period)
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Japan: travel to Europe (short stays in the Schengen area)Netherlands Worldwide: how long can I visit the Netherlands for?
See entry and permits in detailWorking holiday
Depends on your nationality
Source: Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND): Residence permit Working HolidayNetherlands Worldwide: working holiday exchange programmes for the NetherlandsMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and annual quotas)
See entry and permits in detailVisa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you apply.
Step 1 — Choose a city
Cities to study in Netherlands
Compare the cities of Netherlands with photos and numbers.
Amsterdam
The capital of the Netherlands.
Rotterdam
A port city in South Holland, in the west of the Netherlands.
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Step 2 — Know your options
Ways to study in Netherlands
Choose a different route, and the permit you need changes.
Live in the Netherlands on a working holiday
- Residence permit Working Holiday
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and get to know Dutch society and culture.
- Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to one year
- Can you work?
Occasional work only
- Cost
Fee EUR 85
Live in the Netherlands on a working holiday
- Residence permit Working Holiday
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and get to know Dutch society and culture.
Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to one year
Can you work?
Occasional work only
Cost
Fee EUR 85
For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.
Sources (official government pages)
Live in the Netherlands on a working holiday・Source: Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND): Residence permit Working HolidayNetherlands Worldwide: working holiday exchange programmes for the NetherlandsMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and annual quotas)
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Sources for this page
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND): Residence permit Working Holiday（checked October 31, 2026）
- Netherlands Worldwide: working holiday exchange programmes for the Netherlands（checked October 31, 2026）
- Netherlands Worldwide: how long can I visit the Netherlands for?（checked October 31, 2026）
- Delegation of the European Union to Japan: travel to Europe (short stays in the Schengen area)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and annual quotas)（checked October 31, 2026）
