Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education vs VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
Student visa comparison: Netherlands and France. Tuition, work rights, financial requirements and post-study pathways.
Overview
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Country | Netherlands | France |
| Program type | Vocational | Full time |
| Status | Active | Active |
At a glance
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Initial duration | — | 12 mo |
| Proof of funds | $12,589 | $688 |
| Application fee | $287 | — |
| Work during study | Yes | Yes |
| Post-study visa | No | Yes |
Tuition
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Tuition policy | — | Subsidized |
| Tuition-free scope | — | None |
| Tuition minimum | — | $199 |
| Tuition maximum | — | $4,418 |
| Scholarships available | No | Yes |
Duration
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Initial duration | — | 12 months |
| Maximum duration | 60 months | — |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal duration | — | 12 months |
Financial requirements
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Proof of funds | $12,589 | $688 |
| Application fee | $287 | — |
| Dependent fee | — | $115 |
Work during study
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Work allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Hours per week (term) | 16 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Unlimited hours | No | No |
| Freelance allowed | Yes | No |
| On campus only | No | No |
| Work permission type | Separate permit | Automatic |
Requirements
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Full-time study | Required | Required |
| Institution accreditation | Not required | Required |
| Health insurance | Not required | Required |
| Medical exam | Not required | Not required |
| Criminal record check | Not required | Not required |
| Accommodation proof | Not required | Required |
| Visa interview | Not required | Required |
Family and dependents
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Dependents allowed | No | Yes |
| Dependent restriction | — | Spouse and minor children. Spouse applies for VLS-TS Vie Privee et Familiale. |
| Spouse can work | No | Yes |
| Spouse work unrestricted | No | Yes |
| Children can attend school | No | Yes |
Post-study pathways
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Post-study visa | No | Yes |
| Work permit | Yes | Yes |
| Permanent residency | Yes | Yes(5 yrs) |
| Citizenship | Yes(5 yrs) | Yes(5 yrs) |
| Time counts toward permanent residency | Yes | No |
| Fraction of time counted | 0.50 | — |
Application process
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Student Residence Permit for Secondary or Vocational Education
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VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)
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| Method | Institution | Online |
| Processing time | ?–60 days | 14–60 days |
| Apply in-country | No | No |
| Multiple entry | Yes | Yes |
| Schengen access | Yes | Yes |
| Nationality restriction | The Netherlands must be the most appropriate country for the education and the study must contribute to the development of the student's country of origin. The student must meet at least 2 of these 3 criteria: nationality from Suriname, Indonesia or South Africa; family ties in the Netherlands; ability to speak and write Dutch. | None |