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Students under 18

If you are still under 18 when you decide to study at Erasmus University Rotterdam, there are a few extra points you need to bear in mind.

1. Visa

   In some cases you will have to take a notarised letter and a full birth certificate to the visa application interview if you need to apply for a visa.

2. Credit card and opening a bank account

   In most cases you are not allowed to apply for a credit card in the Netherlands if you are under 18. Ask your bank if they offer the option of applying for a ‘partner credit card’, if one of your parents holds a credit card. To open a bank account in the Netherlands if you are under 18, one of your parents must co-sign the agreement.

3. Medical release form

   In the unfortunate event that a student under the age of 18 has a medical emergency, the consent of the parents or legal guardians is required before any medical treatment can be given. Please bring a signed medical release form with you. This form must include the consent of your parents or legal guardians for medical treatment in case of emergency, and their full contact details.