Post-study work is often the ROI question for Netherlands. Details below; full destination context is in the country guide.
Can I Work While Studying in the Netherlands?
It depends on your nationality. EU and EEA students have unrestricted work rights with no permit required. Non EU students need their employer to obtain a free TWV work permit, and are limited to 16 hours a week during term time, or full time work during June, July, and August. Working without a valid TWV can result in fines of up to EUR 8,000 for both student and employer, so this is a rule genuinely worth respecting rather than testing.
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