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Inburgerings- en naturalisatie-examens in vier EU-landen (2026)
Nederland, Duitsland, Frankrijk en Spanje naast elkaar: wat elk examen toetst, de cesuur, de kosten en wanneer je de uitslag krijgt. Elke rij linkt naar de officiële bron.
Gecontroleerd 2026-09-30Kort antwoord: naturalisatie in vier landen
| Land | Taalniveau | Toetsen | Kosten | Beslissing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | A2 (B1 planned) | Lezen · Luisteren · Schrijven · Spreken · KNM | 2026 IND fee: €1,139 single, €1,454 with partner, €168 per co-naturalising minor child. Fees change every 1 January. | Legal decision period: 12 months, which the IND may extend twice by 6 months. Nationality starts at the ceremony. |
| Germany | B1 + LiD | Sprachnachweis B1 · Einbürgerungstest | €255 per person; €51 per minor child naturalised with a parent. Reduction or instalments possible with a very low income or several children. Einbürgerungstest €25 extra. | No national decision period is published; it depends on your local office. |
| France | B2 | Niveau de langue B2 · Examen civique · Entretien d’assimilation | €255 tax stamp (€127.50 in French Guiana). Language test and civic exam fees come on top (set by centres). | The administration has up to 18 months from the receipt to answer (12 months if you have lived 10+ years in France); one 3-month extension possible. |
| Spain | A2 + CCSE | DELE A2 o superior · Prueba CCSE | €104.05 fee (form 790, code 026). DELE (A2 in Spain 2026: €138) and CCSE (€85) are paid separately. | Legal maximum 1 year from the application; without an answer it counts as refused. After approval: oath and registration within 180 days. |
Alle examens
Inburgerings-, taal- en naturalisatie-examens, met de officiële bron achter elke rij.
| Examen | Onderdelen | Cesuur | Kosten | Uitslag | Herkansen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abroad route · Basisexamen inburgering buitenland Netherlands · A1 (unverified) · DUO · IND · gids | Kennis van de Nederlandse Samenleving, Lezen, Spreken | Each part is marked 1–10; you need at least 6 for each part | €150 in total: Knowledge of Dutch Society €50, Reading €50, Speaking €50. | Within 8 weeks by e-mail from DUO. | Register and pay again only for the parts you failed. bron |
| A2 route · DUO integration exams (inburgeringsexamen) Netherlands · A2 · DUO · gids | Lezen, Luisteren, Schrijven, Spreken, KNM, ONA | — | €50 per exam. Wi2021 full set incl. KNM €250; Wi2013 incl. KNM and ONA €290. Refund if you cancel up to 1 week before. | Within 8 weeks by letter, also in Mijn Inburgering. | Book and pay again (€50). Wi2021 asylum status holders: first 2 attempts free. bron |
| B1 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme I Netherlands · B1 · DUO · CvTE · gids | Lezen I, Luisteren I, Schrijven I, Spreken I, KNM | A score of ≥ 500 per part. | €50 per part, €200 for all four. Full refund if you cancel at least 4 weeks before the exam. | About 5 weeks. Each exam date has a fixed result date in Mijn DUO (from 15:00), also by e-mail and post. | Retake only the part you failed; passed parts stay valid. No limit on attempts is published; €50 per attempt. bron |
| B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II Netherlands · B2 · DUO · CvTE · gids | Lezen, Luisteren, Schrijven, Spreken | Score ≥ 500 per part | €50 per part, €200 for all four. Full refund if you cancel at least 4 weeks before the exam. | About 5 weeks. Each exam date has a fixed result date in Mijn DUO (from 15:00), also by e-mail and post. | Retake only the part you failed; passed parts stay valid. No limit on attempts is published; €50 per attempt. bron |
| KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society Netherlands · KNM · DUO · Cito · gids | Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij | — | €50. Wi2021 asylum status holders: first 2 attempts free. Refund if you cancel up to 1 week before. | Within 8 weeks by letter, also in Mijn Inburgering. | Book and pay again (€50). Wi2021 asylum status holders: first 2 attempts free. bron |
| Naturalisation · Dutch language requirement (IND) Netherlands · A2 (B1 planned) · IND · DUO · gids | Lezen, Luisteren, Schrijven, Spreken, KNM | — | 2026 IND fee: €1,139 single, €1,454 with partner, €168 per co-naturalising minor child. Fees change every 1 January. | Legal decision period: 12 months, which the IND may extend twice by 6 months. Nationality starts at the ceremony. | No separate test: your integration diploma is the proof. Proposed, not in force: 10 instead of 5 years of residence and B1 instead of A2 (no start date). bron |
| DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1) Germany · A2–B1 · BAMF · g.a.s.t. · gids | Hören, Lesen, Schreiben, Sprechen | — | With an Integrationskurs entitlement BAMF pays the first attempt and one retake. The course itself usually costs €2.29 per lesson hour unless you are exempt. Self-payer exam price not published. | g.a.s.t. sends results to BAMF about 2.5 weeks after the test; after BAMF checks them, your certificate or result sheet goes to your test centre. | As often as you want, but always the whole test (written and oral). BAMF pays one retake for course participants. bron |
| LiD · Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest Germany · LiD · BAMF · gids | Test Leben in Deutschland / Einbürgerungstest | LiD: ≥ 15 of 33. For naturalisation: ≥ 17 of 33. | Einbürgerungstest: €25. LiD within the Integrationskurs: self-payer price not published. | BAMF sends a certificate of your result. In September 2026 BAMF said it was evaluating tests taken up to 2026-07-09, so expect several weeks. | With fewer than 17 correct answers you can take the Einbürgerungstest again; no maximum is given. bron |
| A1 · Start Deutsch 1 (Goethe / telc) Germany · A1 · Goethe-Institut · telc · gids | Hören, Lesen, Schreiben, Sprechen | ≥ 60 of 100 points, all parts taken | Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €155; course participants 20% off (€124). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. | Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre. | Goethe: only the whole exam can be repeated. telc: no partial exam at A1. Pay the full fee again. bron |
| A2 · Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2 Germany · A2 · Goethe-Institut · telc · gids | Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen | ≥ 60 of 100 in total; written ≥ 45 of 75 and oral ≥ 15 of 25 | Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €175; course participants 20% off (€140). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. | Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre. | Goethe: normally the whole exam; in special cases only the oral or the whole written part. telc A2: no partial exam. bron |
| B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1 Germany · B1 · Goethe-Institut · telc · gids | Lesen / Leseverstehen, Hören / Hörverstehen, Schreiben / Schriftlicher Ausdruck, Sprechen / Mündliche Prüfung | ≥ 60 of 100 per module | Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €259, €104 per module; course participants 20% off (€207 / €83 per module). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. | Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre. | Goethe: retake only the module(s) you failed (€104 each in Germany). telc: within 12 months you may repeat only the written or only the oral part. bron |
| B2 · Goethe-Zertifikat B2 / telc Deutsch B2 Germany · B2 · Goethe-Institut · telc · gids | Lesen / Leseverstehen, Hören / Hörverstehen, Schreiben / Schriftlicher Ausdruck, Sprechen / Mündliche Prüfung | ≥ 60% per module | Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €289, €114 per module; course participants 20% off (€231 / €91 per module). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. | Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre. | Goethe: retake only the module(s) you failed (€114 each in Germany). telc: within 12 months you may repeat only the written or only the oral part. bron |
| Naturalisation in Germany · Einbürgerung Germany · B1 + LiD · Einbürgerungsbehörde · BAMF · gids | Sprachnachweis B1, Einbürgerungstest | — | €255 per person; €51 per minor child naturalised with a parent. Reduction or instalments possible with a very low income or several children. Einbürgerungstest €25 extra. | No national decision period is published; it depends on your local office. | No separate exam: you submit a B1 certificate and your test result. The 3-year fast route was abolished (Bundestag vote 2025-10-08). bron |
| A1 · DELF A1 tout public France · A1 · France Éducation international · gids | Compréhension de l’oral, Compréhension des écrits, Production écrite, Production orale | 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts | Set by each centre; no national price found. The prefecture of Hérault gives about €100–200 for language tests and mentions the CPF (personal training account). | Result times in France are set by the centre. Example abroad (Institut français in Germany): results within 15 working days, diploma about 6 months later. | Take the whole exam again at a later session (no partial pass). Keep your permanent candidate number. bron |
| A2 · DELF A2 tout public France · A2 · France Éducation international · gids | Compréhension de l’oral, Compréhension des écrits, Production écrite, Production orale | 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts | Set by each centre; no national price found. The prefecture of Hérault gives about €100–200 for language tests and mentions the CPF (personal training account). | Result times in France are set by the centre. Example abroad (Institut français in Germany): results within 15 working days, diploma about 6 months later. | Take the whole exam again at a later session (no partial pass). Keep your permanent candidate number. bron |
| B1 · DELF B1 tout public France · B1 · France Éducation international · gids | Compréhension de l’oral, Compréhension des écrits, Production écrite, Production orale | 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts | Set by each centre; no national price found. The prefecture of Hérault gives about €100–200 for language tests and mentions the CPF (personal training account). | Result times in France are set by the centre. Example abroad (Institut français in Germany): results within 15 working days, diploma about 6 months later. | Take the whole exam again at a later session (no partial pass). Keep your permanent candidate number. bron |
| B2 · DELF B2 tout public France · B2 · France Éducation international · gids | Compréhension de l’oral, Compréhension des écrits, Production écrite, Production orale | 50/100 overall and at least 5/25 in each of the 4 parts | Set by each centre; no national price found. The prefecture of Hérault gives about €100–200 for language tests and mentions the CPF (personal training account). | Result times in France are set by the centre. Example abroad (Institut français in Germany): results within 15 working days, diploma about 6 months later. | Take the whole exam again at a later session (no partial pass). Keep your permanent candidate number. bron |
| TCF · Test de connaissance du français (TCF IRN) France · A1–B2 · France Éducation international · gids | Compréhension orale, Compréhension écrite, Expression écrite, Expression orale | — | Set by the centre. Examples: €150 (Université Bordeaux Montaigne); from €130 + €50 registration fee (Alliance Française Toulouse). | Depends on the centre: 15 working days (Bordeaux Montaigne), 2–3 weeks (AF Strasbourg), 4–5 weeks (AF Toulouse). | You can retake; example AF Strasbourg: at least 20 days between two attempts. Pay the fee again. bron |
| TEF · Test d’évaluation de français (TEF IRN) France · A1–B2 · CCI Paris Île-de-France · Le français des affaires · gids | Compréhension écrite, Compréhension orale, Expression écrite, Expression orale | — | Set by the centre; not refunded if you are absent without justification or give up. | Results in about 2 weeks. | You may not take the same TEF test (any version) twice within 20 days. bron |
| Civique · Examen civique (civic exam) France · Civique · Ministère de l’Intérieur · CCI Paris Île-de-France · France Éducation internatio · gids | Questions de connaissance, Mises en situation | 32 of 40 correct (80%) | Registration fees are set by the centre (following ministry recommendations) and differ between centres. CCI: fees not refundable. | CCI Paris Île-de-France centres send results within 24 to 48 working hours. | Retake as many times as needed before you apply; pass mark 32 of 40. bron |
| Naturalisation · French nationality by decree France · B2 · Ministère de l’Intérieur · préfecture · gids | Niveau de langue B2, Examen civique, Entretien d’assimilation | — | €255 tax stamp (€127.50 in French Guiana). Language test and civic exam fees come on top (set by centres). | The administration has up to 18 months from the receipt to answer (12 months if you have lived 10+ years in France); one 3-month extension possible. | No separate exam: you submit a B2 proof and your civic-exam pass; both tests can be retaken before you apply. bron |
| A1 · DELE A1 Spain · A1 · Instituto Cervantes · gids | Comprensión de lectura, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e interacción escritas, Expresión e interacción orales | At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking | €112 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. | About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Results appear in your personal area online. | No partial results are kept: register again for a later date and take all four tests. Pay the fee again. bron |
| A2 · DELE A2 Spain · A2 · Instituto Cervantes · gids | Comprensión de lectura, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e interacción escritas, Expresión e interacción orales | At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking | €138 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. | About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Results appear in your personal area online. | No partial results are kept: register again for a later date and take all four tests. Pay the fee again. bron |
| B1 · DELE B1 Spain · B1 · Instituto Cervantes · gids | Comprensión de lectura, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e interacción escritas, Expresión e interacción orales | At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking | €173 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. | About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Results appear in your personal area online. | No partial results are kept: register again for a later date and take all four tests. Pay the fee again. bron |
| B2 · DELE B2 Spain · B2 · Instituto Cervantes · gids | Comprensión de lectura, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e interacción escritas, Expresión e interacción orales | At least 30 of 50 (60%) in each of the 2 groups: reading + listening, and writing + speaking | €204 in Spain (2026 price table). Prices depend on level and country. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. | About 2 months after the written exam; about 3 months for the May and November sessions. Results appear in your personal area online. | No partial results are kept: register again for a later date and take all four tests. Pay the fee again. bron |
| SIELE · Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española Spain · A1–C1 · Instituto Cervantes · UNAM · Universidad de Salamanca · UBA · gids | Comprensión lectora, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e interacción escritas, Expresión e interacción orales | — | SIELE Global €155; modules S1 €55, S2 €75, S3 €100, S4 €75, S5 €100 (booking page, EUR). | Within 3 weeks at most you get an e-mail that your results are on the SIELE platform. | You can book a new exam; the official pages we read give no waiting period between attempts. bron |
| CCSE · Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España Spain · CCSE · Instituto Cervantes · gids | Tarea 1 · Gobierno, legislación y participación ciudadana, Tarea 2 · Derechos y deberes fundamentales, Tarea 3 · Organización territorial y geografía, Tarea 4 · Cultura e historia de España, Tarea 5 · Sociedad española | 15 of 25 correct (60%); no penalty for wrong answers | €85 worldwide, including one free second attempt within 6 months. Refund possible within 14 calendar days after registering. | About 20 days after the exam, in your personal area online (APTO / NO APTO). | After a fail, register once more without paying; the second attempt must be within 6 months of the first exam date. bron |
| Nationality · Spanish nationality by residence Spain · A2 + CCSE · Ministerio de Justicia · gids | DELE A2 o superior, Prueba CCSE | — | €104.05 fee (form 790, code 026). DELE (A2 in Spain 2026: €138) and CCSE (€85) are paid separately. | Legal maximum 1 year from the application; without an answer it counts as refused. After approval: oath and registration within 180 days. | No separate exam: you attach DELE A2 and CCSE; both can be retaken before you apply (CCSE includes a free second attempt). bron |
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