Please pay attention to the emails you receive directly from the UvA. When in doubt of any of the emails or correspondence you receive about your semester in Amsterdam, please reach out to your Program Advisor.

If your passport does not allow you to enter the Schengen Area as a tourist without a visa, you cannot participate in pre- or post- program travel. Otherwise, you will be at risk of violating your visa and you will be subject to the host country's immigration procedures. IES Abroad is not responsible for advising students on entry document issues should they wish to travel early, stay late, or visit other countries not required by the program. If you plan to travel to any other countries while overseas, contact the embassy of the country you wish to visit for information on visa requirements...

Course Related Trip Course related trips are academic visits and meetings that take place both during and outside of normal class hours. Course related trips offer a fantastic experiential learning opportunity for you by using the city and its surroundings as an educational resource. They make up an integral part of the course syllabi and are evaluated accordingly through coursework, on-site projects, and class presentations. Course related trips may be instructor-led or self-guided. At the end of your term, you will embark on a 10 day faculty led study tour to explore major historical...

Visa Types There are three types of entry requirements for students in the Netherlands: an EU passport holder a passport requiring a VVR (Dutch Residence Permit) a passport requiring a VVR and MVV (Visa) EU Passport Holders If you are an EU passport holder and your passport is currently valid, you will not be required to obtain any further documentation to study in the Netherlands. Please check the country list to confirm. Dutch Residence Permit (VVR) All students participating in semester-long programs in Amsterdam with IES Abroad are required to obtain a Dutch Residence Permit. A Dutch...

Local Partner University Overview Slides

Students are required to pay a $50 fee for mandatory registration with the City of Vienna. This fee can be paid in cash, or with a debit or credit card, and is payable directly at the municipal registration office.

U.S. students who travel to the Schengen Area several days before their visa start date are entering on ‘tourist days’ and are advised to exit and re-enter the Schengen Area on the start date of their program to activate their student visa. If you choose not to exit and re-enter, you are assuming the risks of overstaying your visa. Similarly, for post-program travel in the Schengen Area, U.S. students are advised to leave the Schengen Area before their visa expires. You can re-enter as a tourist for post-program travel. You are permitted to be in the Schengen Area as a tourist for up to 90...