# Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland: key facts (2026) > The Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland (A1 (unverified)) is set by DUO · IND and has 3 parts: Kennis van de Nederlandse Samenleving, Lezen, Spreken. Cost: €150 in total: Knowledge of Dutch Society €50, Reading €50, Speaking €50. Pass mark: Each part is marked 1–10; you need at least 6 for each part. Result: Within 8 weeks by e-mail from DUO. Country: Netherlands · Level: A1 (unverified) · Exam organisation: DUO · IND · Last checked: 2026-09-26 ## What is the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland? For people abroad who must pass this exam at a Dutch embassy or consulate before they apply for an MVV (entry visa) to the Netherlands. It is set by DUO · IND. Level: A1 (unverified) ## Which parts does the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland have and how long does it take? 3 parts: Kennis van de Nederlandse Samenleving (30 min (practice exam; the real exam looks different)), Lezen (35 min (practice exam; the real exam looks different)), Spreken (30 min (practice exam; the real exam looks different)). About 95 minutes of exam time in total. Source: ## How much does the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland cost in 2026? €150 in total: Knowledge of Dutch Society €50, Reading €50, Speaking €50. Source: ## What is the pass mark of the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland? Each part is marked 1–10; you need at least 6 for each part. Source: ## When do I get the result of the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland? Within 8 weeks by e-mail from DUO. Source: ## What if I fail the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland? Can I retake it? Register and pay again only for the parts you failed. Source: ## How do I register for the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland? At an embassy abroad. 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. Source: ## How long is the waiting time for the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland? Payment confirmation within 5 working days; appointment availability depends on the embassy and is not published. Source: ## Where can I take the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland? Taken abroad at a Dutch embassy or consulate, never in the Netherlands. Examples shown for China and Türkiye; see the country page for yours. Locations include Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ankara. Source: ## Where can I practise for the Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland for free? On EUpassway: free practice questions with an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the exam format, no account needed: https://eupassway.com/en/oefenen/basisexamen-kns — EUpassway is independent; the official sample exams of DUO · IND are linked in the exam guide: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/nl-a1. --- Full exam guide with all official sources: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/nl-a1 Free practice: https://eupassway.com/en/oefenen/basisexamen-kns This page: https://eupassway.com/en/exam-facts/nl-a1 Cite as: EUpassway (2026). Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland: key facts. https://eupassway.com/en/exam-facts/nl-a1 EUpassway is independent and not affiliated with any exam organisation. Rules and fees change; the official source always prevails. License: CC BY 4.0.