You must possess any of the following visas to continue in the Netherlands after graduation:

• Orientation Year VISA: This VISA is known as Zoekjaar Hoogopgeleiden or Zoekjaar VISA in Dutch language and is ideal for students who have recently earned a bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degree from a Dutch university. This VISA will allow them to stay in the country for 12 months. The student must have graduated in the last 3 years to qualify for this VISA.
• Orientation Year for a Highly Educated Migrant VISA: This VISA is also known as regeling hoogopgeleide and is ideal for students who have completed a master’s degree or PhD in particular subjects.
• Orientation Year for a Highly Skilled Migrant: This VISA is known as kennismigrant in Dutch and is awarded to a student younger than 30 years old and earns an annual salary of €38,040. If a student is older than 30, the required annual salary is €51,888.
• Orientation Year for a Scientific VISA: This VISA is usually awarded to PhD students. Generally, the research institute where they are currently enrolled for a PhD program or wish to continue their research in future will apply for the VISA on the student’s behalf.
• Start-Up Residence Permit: This residence permit is awarded to students who wish to run an innovative business in the country after their studies. The student must collaborate with an experienced facilitator to be granted this permit. A facilitator is a business mentor who offers tailor-made packages to support the entrepreneur.
• European Blue Card: A student is awarded an EU Blue Card for four years. To avail of this card, the student must have a minimum gross salary of € 5,403 per month and possess a job contract lasting at least a year for highly qualified employment.
• Permanent Residence: A person can apply for a residence permit after staying in the country for five years.