3. Can I remain the Netherlands after the programme?
The Netherlands welcomes talented individuals and the Dutch financial industry is likely to be very interested in you, as a potential employee. The Dutch government has work permit regulations allowing graduates from Dutch schools to get a change in visa status and to stay in the Netherlands for a period of 1 year to search for a job.
The purpose of your stay from ‘study’ may change to ‘seeking work as a highly skilled migrant’. During this year you are free to take up any job, traineeship or placement to gain valuable work experience. You must, however, secure a permanent job at a company which is eligible to employ highly skilled migrants. More information on this topic can be found on: www.nuffic.nl/international-students/preparation-stay/staying-inholland/working-after-your-study (source: www.nuffic.nl) . If you are offered a job by a company in the Netherlands, that company will typically assist you in obtaining a different permit. However, you are responsible for knowing the status of your permit. An extension can be requested in special cases.

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