Frequently Asked Questions

Hiring an internship agency has many advantages. Many companies abroad are not familiar with international interns and therefore often do not meet the requirements of your study. AE Internships goes for nothing less than an internship abroad that meets your wishes and requirements. In addition, an internship agency helps you with all preparations so that you can start your adventure without any stress.

AE Internships is the internship specialist in Amsterdam, Bali, Barcelona, Berlin, Madrid, and Valencia and goes for nothing less than your ultimate match. From obtaining your SIM card to tips on the best restaurants, AE Internships knows all the ins and outs about its destinations. In addition to finding your dream internship, AE Internships also supports you with other necessary matters such as accommodation, language school and a visa or permit when necessary.

If you decide to search for your dream internship with AE Internships, AE Internships will ask for a down payment of € 150,- on a no cure no pay basis. What exactly does that no cure no pay entail? If AE Internships cannot find a suitable internship for you within a reasonable period of 60 days, you have the right receive the refund of your down payment.

The duration of finding a suitable internship differs per destination, but generally takes 5-7 weeks. It may also be that there will be a match within 2 weeks. However, it can also happen that the process takes longer than 7 weeks. This can happen, for example, if you do not agree with multiple internship proposals.

If you are from Europe and you want to do an internship or study in another European country, you can apply for an Erasmus + grant. The amount of the grants is adjusted to the country you are going to. The grants are provided through universities and colleges. If you are interested in an Erasmus + grant, please contact the International Office at your own university or college. Among other things, they can inform you about the procedures and deadlines of the Erasmus grant.

Yes, all the companies AE Internships works with give students a compensation during their internship period in Amsterdam. The compensation varies per company and industry in which the student will be active. This compensation varies between €200,- to €600,- per month.

The costs of living in Amsterdam are different for every person. The advantage is that if you are from another European country than the Netherlands you are entitled to an Erasmus + grant if you do your internship in Amsterdam. Students are able to live more than fine with the following expenses. 

Rent: €500,-

Public transport: €70,- to €100,- maximum

Food: €300,-

Remaining: €50,-

Total: €920,- to €950,- per month

EU/EEA citizens

As a citizen of the European Union, Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein or Switzerland, you are in luck: there is no need to apply for a visa or a residence permit! If the duration of your internship exceeds 4 months or more, you are obliged to register with the local municipality. If your stay lasts fewer than 4 months, registration is not obligatory but highly recommended. When you register you will get a BSN (burgerservicenummer). For this, you need to show proof of accommodation ( rental agreement ), valid passport and the signed internship agreement.

In the case of Croatian citizens, this duration limit is 3 months. You will have to provide proof of health insurance and sufficient income.

Non-EU/EEA citizens

If you are a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country, you will need to apply for a Provisional Residence Permit, especially if you intend to stay in the Netherlands for longer than 3 months. You need to apply for this visa at the Dutch Embassy located in your home country (or country of legal residence) before departure. Keep in mind that these processes can take a long time so plan ahead!

NB: You are not required to obtain this permit if you are a national of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, USA, Vatican City. Upon arrival in the Netherlands, you are required to register with the local municipality the same way as mentioned above for EU/EEA citizens.

For doing an internship in Bali you need to have a social-cultural visa. AE Internships and the internship company will take care of the documents that are required. AE internships will provide you all the information you need to get the visa the right way.

The cost of a social-cultural visa are approximately €300,-. This visa needs to be extended while you are in Bali after the first 60 days. After the first extension you need to extend the visa every 30 days. These extensions cost approximately  €35,- per time.

The costs of living in Bali are different for every person. However, we can say that these costs are lower in comparison with western countries. Students are able to live more than fine with the following expenses. 

Rent: €300,-

Scooter: €50,-

Food: €250,-

Remaining: €50,- 

Total: €650,- per month.

Generally, you do not receive a compensation in Bali. This is because of the fact that this is not allowed with a social-cultural visa. Some companies do offer compensation in terms of paying for your accommodation, scooter rental or a daily lunch. This compensation depends on the company where you will be doing your internship.

If you are from Europe and you want to do an internship or study in another European country, you can apply for an Erasmus + grant. The amount of the grants is adjusted to the country you are going to. The grants are provided through universities and colleges. If you are interested in an Erasmus + grant, please contact the International Office at your own university or college. Among other things, they can inform you about the procedures and deadlines of the Erasmus grant.

An internship compensation in Barcelona is not obvious, but some companies do offer it. The internship compensation varies per company and industry in which the student will be active. This compensation varies between €200,- to €650,- per month.

The costs of living in Barcelona are different for every person. The advantage is that if you are from another European country than Spain you are entitled to an Erasmus + grant if you do your internship in Barcelona. Students are able to live more than fine with the following expenses. 

Rent: €500,-

Subway membership: €20,-

Food: €300, -

Remaing: €50, -

Total: €880,- per month

The answer is no. However, you do have an advantage if you control the basic knowledge of the Spanish language. If this knowledge is not under control, but you still want to pick up the language quickly, an intensive language course is the right solution.

If you are going to do an internship in Spain, it is not always necessary to apply for a NIE-number. There are two situations where you will need to apply for a NIE, namely: when you receive an internship fee from a Spanish company or when you stay longer than three months consecutively in Spain. However, this is legally required but not always respected. When you have applied for a NIE-number it is valid forever, so if you have plans to stay in Spain after your internship, you do not have to apply for the NIE again.

Do you want to know how the application of the NIE works or how AE Internships can support you together with EasyNIE? Click here for more information.

If you are from Europe and you want to do an internship or study in another European country, you can apply for an Erasmus + grant. The amount of the grants is adjusted to the country you are going to. The grants are provided through universities and colleges. If you are interested in an Erasmus + grant, please contact the International Office at your own university or college. Among other things, they can inform you about the procedures and deadlines of the Erasmus grant.

An internship compensation in Berlin is not a guarantee, but some companies do offer it. The internship compensation varies per company and industry in which the student will be active. This compensation varies between €200,- to €600,- per month.

The costs of living in Berlin are different for every person. The advantage is that if you are from another European country than Germany you are entitled to an Erasmus + grant if you do your internship in Berlin. Students are able to live more than fine with the following expenses. 

Rent: €500,-

Subway membership: €40,-

Food: €400, -

Remaing: €100, -

Total: €1040,- per month

The answer is no. However, you do have an advantage if you control the basic knowledge of the German language. If this knowledge is not under control, but you still want to pick up the language quickly, an intensive language course is the right solution.

If you are from Europe and you want to do an internship or study in another European country, you can apply for an Erasmus + grant. The amount of the grants is adjusted to the country you are going to. The grants are provided through universities and colleges. If you are interested in an Erasmus + grant, please contact the International Office at your own university or college. Among other things, they can inform you about the procedures and deadlines of the Erasmus grant.

An internship compensation in Madrid is not obvious, but some companies do offer it. The internship compensation varies per company and industry in which the student will be active. This compensation varies between €200,- to €650,- per month.

The costs of living in Madrid are different for every person. The advantage is that if you are from another European country than Spain you are entitled to an Erasmus + grant if you do your internship in Madrid. In addition, as a customer of AE Internships you are also entitled to great discounts at the accommodation mediators Aluni.Net and Help Madrid, and on various Spanish language courses at the AIL Madrid language school. Students are able to live more than fine with the following expenses. 

Rent: €500,-

Subway membership: €20,-

Food: €300, -

Remaing: €50, -

Total: €880,- per month

The answer is no. However, you do have an advantage if you control the basic knowledge of the Spanish language. If this knowledge is not under control, but you still want to pick up the language quickly, an intensive language course at AIL Madrid is the right solution. Exclusively for AE Internships students, AIL Madrid also offers a nice discount of 10% on various courses.

If you are going to do an internship in Spain, it is not always necessary to apply for a NIE-number. There are two situations where you will need to apply for a NIE, namely: when you receive an internship fee from a Spanish company or when you stay longer than three months consecutively in Spain. However, this is legally required but not always respected. When you have applied for a NIE-number it is valid forever, so if you have plans to stay in Spain after your internship, you do not have to apply for the NIE again.

Do you want to know how the application of the NIE works or how AE Internships can support you together with EasyNIE? Click here for more information.

If you are from Europe and you want to do an internship or study in another European country, you can apply for an Erasmus + grant. The amount of the grants is adjusted to the country you are going to. The grants are provided through universities and colleges. If you are interested in an Erasmus + grant, please contact the International Office at your own university or college. Among other things, they can inform you about the procedures and deadlines of the Erasmus grant.

An internship compensation in Valencia is not obvious, but some companies do offer it. The internship compensation varies per company and industry in which the student will be active. This compensation varies between €200,- to €650,- per month.

The costs of living in Valenica are different for every person. The advantage is that if you are from another European country than Spain you are entitled to an Erasmus + grant if you do your internship in Valencia. Students are able to live more than fine with the following expenses. 

Rent: €500,-

Subway membership: €20,-

Food: €300, -

Remaing: €50, -

Total: €880,- per month

The answer is no. However, you do have an advantage if you control the basic knowledge of the Spanish language. If this knowledge is not under control, but you still want to pick up the language quickly, an intensive language course is the right solution.

If you are going to do an internship in Spain, it is not always necessary to apply for a NIE-number. There are two situations where you will need to apply for a NIE, namely: when you receive an internship fee from a Spanish company or when you stay longer than three months consecutively in Spain. However, this is legally required but not always respected. When you have applied for a NIE-number it is valid forever, so if you have plans to stay in Spain after your internship, you do not have to apply for the NIE again.

Do you want to know how the application of the NIE works or how AE Internships can support you together with EasyNIE? Click here for more information.