Fontys Study Abroad

Going Abroad: Fall 2023

Yes! You have registered for a minor Study Abroad or are planning to do an internship abroad during the Fall 2023 semester! Studying abroad is a lifelong dream for many students and a great way to further develop your (international/intercultural) skills. We would like to give you some guidelines to make sure you are as prepared as possible.

On this page you will find a summary of Fontys’ policy regarding international mobility and what to expect in the months leading up to your travels abroad. At the bottom of this page you can download a document that includes all information in detail.

Do you still have questions after reading the information? Please contact Team Study Abroad or your coordinator Internationalisation!

Travel advice: GO or NO-GO

In order to determine whether you are allowed to travel, Fontys uses the travel code from the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The colour codes represent as well the safety and health risks (as still Corona measures) in a country or area.

Green / yellow = GO: Students are allowed to travel to this country, region or city but are required to fill out a risk analysis form (see your workflow in Mobility Online)

Orange / red = NO-GO: Students will not get permission from Fontys to travel to this country, region or city. Fontys strongly advises you not to travel to this country, region or city.

The colour code on the day of departure is the final go/nogo for your travels. Please be aware changes to entry rules for a country can be put in place at any time since situations can change very rapidly. This means it is best to check the colour code regularly.

An orange or red travel advice: what does it mean for my travels?

An orange or red travel advice: what does it mean for my travels?
If the travel advice for your country of destination is orange or red on the day of departure Fontys strongly advises you not to travel. Fontys will give a so called NO-GO for your travels.

Does the travel advice change to orange or red when you are already abroad? In that case Fontys will advise you to return to the Netherlands or your home country. If you do not return the remaining of your stay will be at your own risk (this includes the financial risk).
Fontys will however continue to offer guidance and support for your studies or internship, this only applies when the travel advice on the day of your departure was green or yellow!

Exception
There is one exception for the orange or red travel advice. If you fall into the below category you may be allowed to travel abroad for your studies when the travel code is orange or red:
• you are an international student and will do a minor or internship in your home country (e.g. you are a Bulgarian national and will do an internship in Bulgaria).

Travel advice for your country of destination

Practical matters

Travelling abroad times comes with additional challanges. Make sure you inform yourself well about the consequences of the current situation on the financial risks, insurance, visa procedures and travel arrangements.

Please note that at all times you will have to follow the Dutch rules ánd the rules of the country you are visiting .

Be prepared: your plan B

We advise students who plan to study or do an internship abroad to prepare for a plan B in case traveling abroad will not be possible at the time of departure.
Your plan B can e.g. be an alternative minor, at Fontys or another university in The Netherlands, an internship position in The Netherlands or switching your semester for internship and the minor.

You can contact your coordinator Internationalisation or study councillor to discuss your options for your plan B.

your international coordinator (CI)

Going Abroad (for students) Fall 2023

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Registration in Mobility Online

Going abroad for study or an internship is not possible without finishing your registration in Mobility Online. If you’re not registered in Mobility Online we also cannot locate you if an emergency occurs and offer you support or - grant you your scholarship if you proved to be eligible.

Always make sure your contact details and those of your emergency contact person are up-to-date in Mobility Online. Put the contact details of your Coordinator Internationalisation in the Emergency Contact Person list of your phone.

Save the emergency number of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your phone, +31 247 247 247.
If you do not have the Dutch nationality you need to make sure you know where the embassy or consulate of your home country is located and how to reach them.