Start an orientation-year enquiry with the exact qualification or research activity, its institution and its completion date. The route's name alone does not establish that every overseas graduate qualifies.
Identify the exact study or research result
IND describes an orientation-year route connected to specified graduation, doctorate and research situations. Its guidance distinguishes Dutch and qualifying foreign educational records and includes date-related requirements. It also explains the permit and the possibility of researching a different work permit afterwards. Read IND: Residence permit for orientation year.
Your working sheet
The following is an editorial organisation tool, not an official application checklist. Copy the rows that help and fill them with your own verified records.
| Check | What to record |
|---|---|
| Academic event | Record the real award research activity and completion evidence |
| Institution | Match the institution and any required evaluation to the official route wording |
| Timing | Compare the event date application instructions and current residence record |
A practical example
For example, a graduate of a foreign institution should not copy a Dutch graduate's checklist. Their worksheet should identify the foreign qualification category and the additional institutional or evaluation evidence described by IND. A ranking screenshot from the wrong year should be recorded as a question, not quietly accepted.
Before the next step
Read the current requirements and application channel that match your situation. Keep the original academic records and any evaluation together. If work will begin before a new document is issued, investigate the official proof and permission instructions separately.
Continue with the guide library or save the next task in the moving planner. Official requirements can change; the source above was checked on 17 October 2026.