Inburgeringsexamen explained
The inburgeringsexamen (civic integration exam) is run by DUO. For naturalisation you need it at language level A2: four language exams and the KNM exam on Dutch society.
Free practice
The exams at level A2
- Reading (lezen)On a computer, 65 minutes
- Listening (luisteren)On a computer, with videos and recordings, 45 minutes
- Writing (schrijven)On paper, 4 tasks such as a short letter or a form, up to 40 minutes
- Speaking (spreken)On a computer, watching videos and answering, 35 minutes
- Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM)On a computer, questions on themes such as housing or work and income, with audio and video, 45 minutes
- Each exam costs €50
Booking, changing and cancelling
Book each exam in Mijn Inburgering with DigiD and choose a date and one of the 6 DUO exam centres. You can change or cancel a booking up to 7 days before the exam.
On the day
Arrive 30 minutes early and bring a valid ID. Phones, bags and watches are not allowed in the exam room; there are lockers.
Results
You get your result by letter and in Mijn Inburgering within 8 weeks. For speaking and writing it can currently take up to 16 weeks.
What DUO does not publish
DUO does not publish the number of questions or the pass marks. Our practice follows the official themes but does not copy the real exam.
Official links
Frequently asked questions
Which language level do I need for naturalisation?
Today, level A2. A move to B1 is planned, but it is not law yet and has no start date.
How much does the exam cost?
€50 for each exam: reading, listening, writing, speaking and KNM.
How long does it take to get my result?
Within 8 weeks. For speaking and writing it can currently take up to 16 weeks.
Can I retake a part I failed?
Yes. You book the failed part again and usually pay the fee again. DUO does not state a maximum number of attempts.
Can I practise for free?
Yes. DUO offers free official practice exams, and FreeExamPath offers free KNM questions and Dutch A2 reading, listening and vocabulary practice.
Official sources (13)
- Becoming a Dutch national through naturalisation — IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service), checked 18 October 2026
- Naturaliseren — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026
- Civic integration for naturalisation — IND, checked 18 October 2026
- Aanmelden voor een examen — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026
- Uitvoeringstoets wetsvoorstel Rijkswet op het Nederlanderschap (February 2026) — IND, checked 18 October 2026
- Inhoud taalexamens A2, B1 en B2 — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026
- Inhoud kennisexamens (KNM) — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026
- Oefenen — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026
- Inburgeren betalen — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026
- Uitslag van uw examen — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026
- Nieuws: langere wachttijd uitslag spreken en schrijven — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026
- Examination rules — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026
- Examenplaatsen — DUO, inburgeren.nl, checked 18 October 2026