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Civic integration exam abroad 2026: register, cost, results (basisexamen inburgering buitenland)

Checked 2026-09-26

Short answer

You register and pay for the civic integration exam abroad at naarnederland.nl (€150: €50 each for KNS, Reading and Speaking). After DUO confirms your payment (within 5 working days) you e-mail the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country for an appointment. You get the result by e-mail within 8 weeks and must apply for your MVV within 1 year.

A1 practice: Knowledge of Dutch SocietyFull guide: exam abroad

Key facts

Where to register
naarnederland.nl (register and pay), then the Dutch embassy or consulate for the appointment naarnederland.nl ↗
Cost
€150 in total: KNS €50, Lezen €50, Spreken €50 naarnederland.nl ↗
Where
Abroad only, at a Dutch embassy or consulate ind.nl ↗
Pass mark
At least 6 (on a 1–10 scale) for each part naarnederland.nl ↗
Result
By e-mail from DUO within 8 weeks ind.nl ↗
Valid for
1 year: apply for your MVV within that year ind.nl ↗

Step by step

  1. Register and pay at naarnederland.nl

    Register for the exam and pay €150. DUO confirms your payment within 5 working days. naarnederland.nl ↗

  2. Book the embassy appointment

    E-mail the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country for an exam date. Waiting times differ per embassy and are not published. naarnederland.nl ↗

  3. Practise all three parts

    You need at least a 6 in every part, so a high mark in one part does not make up for another. naarnederland.nl has official practice exams; EUpassway has free A1 practice. naarnederland.nl ↗

  4. Take the exam

    All parts are on a computer on one day, about 2 hours in total. naarnederland.nl ↗

  5. Result and next step

    DUO e-mails the result within 8 weeks. Failed a part? Register and pay again only for that part. Passed? Apply for your MVV within 1 year. ind.nl ↗

Questions and answers

How do I register for the civic integration exam abroad?

Register and pay at naarnederland.nl; after DUO confirms the payment, e-mail the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country for an appointment.

Source: naarnederland.nl · checked 2026-09-26

What does the exam abroad cost?

€150 in total: €50 each for Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNS), Reading and Speaking.

Source: naarnederland.nl · checked 2026-09-26

Can I take it in the Netherlands?

No. It is only held abroad, at a Dutch embassy or consulate.

Source: ind.nl · checked 2026-09-26

When do I get the result?

Within 8 weeks, by e-mail from DUO.

Source: ind.nl · checked 2026-09-26

What if I fail one part?

Register and pay again only for the parts you failed.

Source: ind.nl · checked 2026-09-26

How long is the result valid?

1 year: you must apply for your MVV within 1 year of passing.

Source: ind.nl · checked 2026-09-26

Practise free and read more

A1 practice: Knowledge of Dutch Society →A1 practice: reading →A1 starter route (15 units) →Full guide: exam abroadAfter arrival: inburgeringsexamen

Official sources

Plain text for AI assistants: basisexamen-buitenland.md

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