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"name": "What is a Netherlands Orientation Permit?",
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"text": "A Netherlands Orientation permit is a residence permit for recent graduates and researchers, allowing them to live in the Netherlands for up to 12 months. With a Netherlands Orientation permit, you can work for any Dutch employer without having to apply for a separate work permit or employer sponsorship. You can also look for jobs in the country, work as a freelancer, and even set up your own business there."
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"name": "Who can apply for a Netherlands Orientation Permit?",
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"text": "Highly educated individuals, particularly recent graduates and scientific researchers, can apply for a Netherlands Orientation permit. To be eligible for a Netherlands Orientation permit, you must:
• Be a non-EU/EEA national
• Must have graduated from a Dutch university or any of the top 200 globally-recognized universities
• Must have graduated in the recent 3 years from any of the above qualifying universities
• Foreign researchers applying for the permit must have completed research in the Netherlands"
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"name": "What are the requirements for a Netherlands Orientation Permit?",
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"text": "The eligibility requirements for a Netherlands Orientation permit are as follows:
• Must be a non-EU/EEA citizen
• Must have completed their degree or diploma from a Dutch university or any of the top 200 most recognized universities in the world
• Have a valid residency permit for your research or study in the Netherlands.
• Get a Burgerservicenummer (BSN) (Personal identification number)
• Must register with the Personal Records Database (Basisregistratie Personen or BRP)."
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"name": "What are the documents required for a Netherlands Orientation Permit?",
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"text": "The documents required for a Netherlands Orientation permit are as follows:
• An original passport
• A fully-filled online application form
• Copies of the latest passport-sized photographs
• Proof of educational qualifications (Degree or diploma)
• Antecedent certificate (proof of no criminal record)
• Evidence of a valid residence permit (when applying from abroad)"
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"name": "How much is the orientation visa for the Netherlands?",
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"text": "The Orientation visa for the Netherlands costs around € 243 and must be paid at the time of application. The visa fees, once paid, cannot be refunded even if the application is rejected."
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"name": "What is the processing time for a Netherlands Orientation permit fee?",
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"text": "The processing time for a Netherlands Orientation permit is around 90 days. The time taken to process the Netherlands Orientation permit may, however, vary based on where the application is submitted from, the completeness and accuracy of the application, and the overall volume of applications at the time of application."
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"name": "How to apply for a Netherlands Orientation permit online?",
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"text": "To apply for a Netherlands Orientation permit online, you must have a valid residence permit and also fulfil the other requirements. You can follow the steps below to apply online for a Netherlands orientation permit:
Step 1: Check if you are eligible to apply
Step 2: Arrange the required documents
Step 3: Apply online via the official IND website
Step 4: Complete the application fee payment
Step 5: Await the visa decision"
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"name": "How to apply for a Netherlands Orientation permit?",
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"text": "To apply for a Netherlands Orientation permit, you can follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Check if you are eligible for the orientation permit
Step 2: Gather the documents, including proof of educational qualifications, research work, passport, etc.)
Step 3: Fill out the visa application form and pay the application fees
Step 4: Submit your application, which will also be applicable for your MVV (provisional residence permit)
Step 5: Wait for the visa decision, which may take up to 90 days to process."
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"name": "What can you do with a Netherlands Orientation Permit?",
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"text": "With a Netherlands Orientation permit, you can do the following:
• Work without restrictions for any of the Dutch employers
• You can work for any employer without a valid work permit or employer sponsorship
• You can set up your own business idea in the Netherlands
• Gain professional work experience in the Netherlands
• Look for employment within the 12-month period"
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"name": "Is it easy to find a job in the Netherlands with a one-year orientation visa?",
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"text": "Yes, it may be relatively easy to find a job in the Netherlands with an Orientation year visa if you meet all the eligibility requirements. The process of finding may also be easy, as it does not come with restrictions and does not require employer sponsorship or a work permit. However, the ease of getting a job in the Netherlands may vary depending on your experience, skill set, language skills, and your chosen field."
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