Doing an internship in the Netherlands if you are a non-Dutch student

Certain rules apply to students who come to the Netherlands to do an internship. In some cases, for example, your employer has to apply for a work permit for you.

Last updated on 30 October 2023

Requirements for doing an internship

Some of the rules that apply to you depend on the country that you come from, and whether you are following a study programme in the Netherlands or in another country. 

Read more information about doing an internship in the Netherlands on Netherlands Worldwide.

Laws and regulations (in Dutch)

Wet educatie en beroepsonderwijs, artikel 7.2.8

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