Working while studying
Do you need a work permit when you are self-employed? How about when you do an internship? And how many hours are you allowed to work as an international student?
In their flyer Working while studying in the Netherlands the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment answers these questions and more.
Dutch public health insurance
As soon as you have a (part-time) job, you are required to have Dutch public health insurance.
Do you work on a self-employed basis? Please contact the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB) and request an assessment of your so-called Wlz position. The SVB will decide whether you need to take out public health insurance or not.
Read more about health insurance
Social security number
If you have a job, your employer will need to know your so-called social security number, your BSN. Insurance companies may also ask for your BSN. When registering with your local council, you are automatically issued a BSN.
Ambassadors video
If you want to work alongside your studies while staying in the Netherlands, there are some things to keep in mind. How many hours per week can you work? Do you need a work permit? And where to find part time jobs in the Netherlands? Maulia tells about her experiences with working in the Netherlands as an international student.