Sponsor is a company or firm residing outside the Netherlands

In this case you should send in two documents:
1. an original statement (letter) from the sponsor
2. an original bank statement (letter)

Sponsor statement requirements

  • not older than 3 months
  • must be dated
  • undersigned by an authorized executive of the company or firm
  • name and address of the company or firm
  • starting date and ending date of the financial support
  • the monthly amount transferred to the student
  • full name and date of birth of the student

Bank statement requirements

  • not older than 3 months
  • must be dated
  • undersigned by an authorized official from the bank
  • issued on behalf of the sponsoring company or firm
  • bares the account number of the sponsoring company/firm
  • shows a positive balance of at least €10,916.28 for a fulltime bachelor's course and €11,916.28 for a fulltime master's course (or equivalent in foreign currency)
  • makes clear that the amount can be used for immediate withdrawal (no saving account, bonds, stocks or likewise)
  • shows contact information from the issuing bank (name, address e.g.)