# Civic integration exam abroad 2026: register, cost, results (basisexamen inburgering buitenland) > 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. Last checked: 2026-09-26 · Every fact links to its official source; the official source always prevails. ## Key facts - **Where to register:** naarnederland.nl (register and pay), then the Dutch embassy or consulate for the appointment ([Source](https://www.naarnederland.nl/aanmelden-voor-het-examen)) - **Cost:** €150 in total: KNS €50, Lezen €50, Spreken €50 ([Source](https://www.naarnederland.nl/aanmelden-voor-het-examen)) - **Where:** Abroad only, at a Dutch embassy or consulate ([Source](https://ind.nl/en/civic-integration-exam-abroad)) - **Pass mark:** At least 6 (on a 1–10 scale) for each part ([Source](https://www.naarnederland.nl/examen-doen)) - **Result:** By e-mail from DUO within 8 weeks ([Source](https://ind.nl/en/civic-integration-exam-abroad)) - **Valid for:** 1 year: apply for your MVV within that year ([Source](https://ind.nl/en/civic-integration-exam-abroad)) ## Steps 1. **Register and pay at naarnederland.nl** Register for the exam and pay €150. DUO confirms your payment within 5 working days. ([Source](https://www.naarnederland.nl/aanmelden-voor-het-examen)) 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. ([Source](https://www.naarnederland.nl/aanmelden-voor-het-examen)) 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. ([Source](https://www.naarnederland.nl/oefenexamens-maken)) 4. **Take the exam** All parts are on a computer on one day, about 2 hours in total. ([Source](https://www.naarnederland.nl/examen-doen)) 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. ([Source](https://ind.nl/en/civic-integration-exam-abroad)) ## 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](https://www.naarnederland.nl/aanmelden-voor-het-examen)) ## What does the exam abroad cost? €150 in total: €50 each for Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNS), Reading and Speaking. ([Source](https://www.naarnederland.nl/aanmelden-voor-het-examen)) ## Can I take it in the Netherlands? No. It is only held abroad, at a Dutch embassy or consulate. ([Source](https://ind.nl/en/civic-integration-exam-abroad)) ## When do I get the result? Within 8 weeks, by e-mail from DUO. ([Source](https://ind.nl/en/civic-integration-exam-abroad)) ## What if I fail one part? Register and pay again only for the parts you failed. ([Source](https://ind.nl/en/civic-integration-exam-abroad)) ## How long is the result valid? 1 year: you must apply for your MVV within 1 year of passing. ([Source](https://ind.nl/en/civic-integration-exam-abroad)) ## Free practice on EUpassway - [A1 practice: Knowledge of Dutch Society](https://eupassway.com/en/oefenen/basisexamen-kns) - [A1 practice: reading](https://eupassway.com/en/oefenen/basisexamen-lezen) - [A1 starter route (15 units)](https://eupassway.com/en/learn/a1) ## Official sources - [naarnederland.nl — Aanmelden voor het examen](https://www.naarnederland.nl/aanmelden-voor-het-examen) - [naarnederland.nl — Examen doen](https://www.naarnederland.nl/examen-doen) - [naarnederland.nl — Oefenexamens maken](https://www.naarnederland.nl/oefenexamens-maken) - [IND — Civic integration exam abroad](https://ind.nl/en/civic-integration-exam-abroad) --- This page: https://eupassway.com/en/register/basisexamen-buitenland Cite as: EUpassway (2026). Civic integration exam abroad 2026: register, cost, results (basisexamen inburgering buitenland). https://eupassway.com/en/register/basisexamen-buitenland EUpassway is independent and not affiliated with DUO, BAMF or any exam organisation. License: CC BY 4.0.