Question 1

For whom - Check your eligibility

Accepted Answer

You can apply for a Student account when you turn 18 and you study full time (mbo, hbo or university). You have to add your DUO-loan to your Student account or you can once a year Declare that you are a student . Are you no longer studying or are you turning 30? Then we will tranfsfer your Student account to a Current account.

Question 2

What do I need to open my account in the ING app?

Accepted Answer

You can open the account straight away if you:

Are over the age of 18
Have your smartphone at hand
Have your valid passport or European identity card; a Dutch residence permit (temporary, permanent or W-document) at hand.

Question 3

Tips for a smooth opening of your Student account

Accepted Answer

If you already have a residence permit card then you should use your residence permit card for a smoother experience.
If you want to open a bank account with a passport outside the European Economic Area (EEA), you might require a valid MVV document* an MVV document check can take a couple of days. Check if your country requires an MVV here.
If you are onboarding with a Non-EEA passport, you accept that you need to provide your BSN and Dutch address within 90 days.
While opening an account, you should provide your current address as your residential/home address if you haven’t resided in The Netherlands officially yet.

*What is an MVV? The MVV is an entry visa intended for persons who want to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days. The MVV is a visa sticker (Type D) that is placed in your passport by the Dutch embassy or the Dutch consulate in the country you reside. With an MVV you can travel to the Netherlands and pick up your residence permit.