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Student visa for the Netherlands, for students from Ghana
As a citizen of Ghana you will normally need a student visa or residence permit for the Netherlands before your course starts. Some nationalities may enter the Netherlands without a visa and apply for the residence permit there instead; check the official page below for the rule that applies to your passport.
The numbers
- Nachzuweisende Mittel
- €1.130,77 pro Monat, etwa €13.569 für ein Jahr
- Visumgebühr
- €254
- Arbeiten während des Studiums
- 16 Stunden pro Woche während des Jahres oder Vollzeit im Juni, Juli und August, nicht beides
- Bleiben nach dem Abschluss
- Orientierungsjahr (zoekjaar): 1 Jahr, freier Zugang zum Arbeitsmarkt
Gültig vom 1. Januar bis 31. Dezember 2026. Setzt sich jedes Jahr im Januar zurück.
IND: Required amounts income requirements, checked 2026-09-24
Deine Institution bewirbt sich in deinem Namen; du kannst dich nicht selbst bewerben.
IND fees, checked 2026-09-24
Ihr Arbeitgeber muss eine Arbeitsbewilligung (TWV) erhalten.
IND, checked 2026-09-24
IND, checked 2026-09-24
Where to apply
At the embassy or consulate of the Netherlands that covers Ghana, or through the visa application centre it names. Book early: in the busiest months appointments can be weeks away. Apply only through the official website; nobody can sell you a faster place in the queue.
Scholarships open to students from Ghana in the Netherlands
Questions students ask
Do students from Ghana need a visa to study in the Netherlands?
As a citizen of Ghana you will normally need a student visa or residence permit for the Netherlands before your course starts. Some nationalities may enter the Netherlands without a visa and apply for the residence permit there instead; check the official page below for the rule that applies to your passport.
How much money do I need to show for a Netherlands student visa?
€1,130.77 a month, about €13,569 for a year. Valid 1 January to 31 December 2026. Resets every January. (source: IND: Required amounts income requirements, checked 2026-09-24).
Can I work while I study in the Netherlands?
16 hours a week during the year, OR full time in June, July and August, not both.
This page is general information from official sources, not immigration advice. For a decision about your own case, the official source or a regulated adviser is where that belongs.