For successful family reunification, most migrants must
first integrate abroad. This requirement exists since 2006. But
what exactly does the exam entail? And what are the consequences if
you do not pass the exam?
The exam
The Civic Integration Exam Abroad (hereinafter: integration
exam), tests the knowledge of the Dutch language and Dutch society
and aims to promote the integration of migrants in the Netherlands.
The exam consists of the following three parts, at language level
A1:
1. Speaking skills (maximum 30 minutes);
2. Reading skills (maximum 35 minutes); and,
3. Knowledge of Dutch society (KNS) (maximum 30 minutes).
The integration exam should be completed on a computer at a
Dutch embassy or consulate, in your country of nationality or your
country of residence. If this is not possible, you will have to
take the exam in a neighboring country. Registering for the basic
civic integration examination can be done via Dienst Uitvoering
Onderwijs (DUO)
