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How do I register for the integration or NT2 exam?

How booking works for each exam: fixed dates or free slots, and where you register.

Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland

No public dates. Register and pay at naarnederland.nl (DUO confirms payment within 5 working days), then e-mail the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country for an appointment.

Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-26 · exam guide

A2 route · DUO integration exams (inburgeringsexamen)

No fixed dates: you book any free date and place in Mijn Inburgering (DigiD) and see the date immediately. You can change it up to 1 week before.

Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-26 · exam guide

B1 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme I

Fixed exam dates per part, published by DUO. Registration opens about 8 weeks before and closes 3 weeks (21 days) before each exam date. Places can fill up before the deadline.

Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-26 · exam guide

B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II

Fixed exam dates per part, published by DUO. Registration opens about 8 weeks before and closes 3 weeks (21 days) before each exam date. Places can fill up before the deadline.

Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-26 · exam guide

KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society

No fixed dates: you book any free date and place in Mijn Inburgering (DigiD) and see the date immediately. You can change it up to 1 week before.

Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-26 · exam guide

Naturalisation · Dutch language requirement (IND)

No exam dates: you apply by appointment at your town hall; the IND decides. Requirements: usually 5 years of legal residence and a passed integration exam (A2 or higher). After approval you attend the naturalisation ceremony within 1 year.

Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-26 · exam guide

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