We can only notify the IND that you are joining us via Intra EU Mobility once you have met your admission conditions. These will include:

• Meeting any language requirements
• Submitting any requested academic records in the correct manner
• Meeting any other conditions of admission

Where to find your conditions

• Exchange students: check in your online application (uSis). 
• Degree students: check your admission decision.

Not yet admitted? 

Check the admission and application procedures.

This will invite you to start your residence permit application in the uSis visa portal.

• Joining us in September: you will receive this email 24 hours after you have been (conditionally) admitted, but not earlier than 1 April.
   
• Joining us in February: you will receive this email 24 hours after you have been (conditionally) admitted.

You will be asked to upload the following documents in the uSis visa portal.

• Copy of your valid passport:
  • Include all pages with personal information, visas and entry/exit stamps. 
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the start date of your study programme. If it will expire earlier, you must renew your passport before applying for Intra EU Mobility.
     
• Completed and signed Antecedents Certificate:
  • Signature must be hand-written (not digital) and match your passport signature. 
  • If you must answer yes to any of the questions, consult Leiden University before proceeding: 
    • Exchange students contact form
    • Degree students contact form

To apply for Intra EU Mobility via Leiden University, you must meet the same financial requirements as other students applying for a student residence permit.

Carefully read the information on the Proof of funds page, then upload the required items in the uSis visa portal.

Check criteria carefully!
Make sure your proof of funds documents meet all the stipulated criteria! Missing or incorrect documents will significantly slow down the processing of your application.

Upload the following additional documents on the Other screen of the uSis visa portal: 

• Copy of both sides of your EU student residence permit, valid for the duration of your studies in the Netherlands.
   
• If your EU residence permit does not clearly state that it is for study purposes, upload additional proof that your permit is for the purpose of study.
   
• Completed and signed Authorisation form of higher educational institution (last two pages of this document only).
   
• Copy of your health insurance policy valid for your entire period of stay in the Netherlands. See our information on health insurance.

After you submit your application, Leiden University will check all information and documents are in order. If anything is missing or incorrect, you will be notified via uSis. Check your emails and uSis notifications frequently and take action immediately if needed.

Priority for students requiring entry visas

In the period June to August, Leiden University receives a large number of visa/residence permit applications. As a result, we must prioritise applications from students who need a visa to enter the country. This means it may take us 6 to 8 weeks to process your Intra EU Mobility application. Thank you for your understanding. 

Once your application has been checked by Leiden University, we will notify the Dutch immigration department (IND) of your request for Intra EU Mobility.

Once the IND approves your request, they will notify Leiden University. We will then send you a copy of the IND approval letter by email. This letter, in combination with your EU residence permit, serves as proof that you have legal residency in the Netherlands. 

You will also need your IND approval letter when registering at a Dutch town hall after arrival - see Step 9. below. 

You do not require, and will not receive, a new residence permit. However, if you specifically want a ‘residence endorsement sticker’ in your passport, you can request one directly from the IND. To arrange this, make an appointment at the IND office in The Hague.

Note: to make your appointment you will need your V-number (immigration department reference number). You can find this on the IND approval letter you received by email from Leiden University - see Step 7. above. Can't find or didn't receive the letter? Contact Leiden University: 

• Degree students contact form
• Exchange students contact form