Civic integration examination in Türkiye

Do you want to come to the Netherlands for an extended period of time? If so, you probably need to pass the civic integration exam abroad. Find out what you need to do.

Follow the steps

1. Check whether you need to take the exam

You do not have to take the exam if you meet the conditions for exemption.

Find out in which situations you do not have to take the exam (IND)

2. Prepare for the exam

The exam is at language level A1. The exam has the following parts:

Speaking
Reading
Knowledge of Dutch society

You can use the self-study pack to prepare for the exam. It is available in different languages.

Find out what you need to know for the exam (DUO)

3. Register with DUO

Before you can take the civic integration exam, you must register with the Education Executive Agency (DUO).

4. Pay the exam fees to DUO

In total, the exam costs €150, which you must pay to DUO.

5. Make an appointment to take the exam

You must take the civic integration exam at a Dutch embassy or consulate-general. The section ‘Making an appointment’ explains how you can make an appointment and what you need to bring with you.

6. Wait for your result

You will receive an email from DUO within 8 weeks telling you whether you have passed the exam.

7. Apply for a residence permit and MVV

If you passed the civic integration exam, your result will remain valid for 1 year. You or your sponsor will have 1 year to apply for a residence permit and MVV.

Find out how to apply for a residence permit and MVV (IND)

Making an appointment

Within 5 days of paying the exam fees, DUO will send you a payment confirmation. With this confirmation, you can make an appointment to take the exam.

In Türkiye, you take the exam at the centre of VFS Global in Ankara. Make an appointment through the Dutch embassy in Ankara by sending an email to ank-inburgering@minbuza.nl. Please include your candidate number in your email.

Check the adress of VFS Global in Ankara

Bring the following with you to your appointment:

a valid passport
if you are not a national of the country where you will take the exam: valid proof of stay, such as your residence permit or visa
confirmation of your appointment

Find out how to change or cancel your appointment (DUO)

Contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.