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Forms and links. All official sources in one place.

IND exemption forms, DUO registration and the official preparation materials – with direct links.

Form 7606Form 7616DUONaar Nederland

IND forms

Exemption forms

Form 7606

Appendix civic integration examination abroad – request an exemption with your MVV application.

Form 7616

Appendix civic integration requirement – with your permanent residence application.

Authorisation 7645

Let someone act for you at the IND – an application, objection or complaint.

DUO and preparation

Register, practise and book

Exam registration

DUO registration and payment for the basic exam abroad.

Naar Nederland

The official self-study package for the exam abroad.

naarnederland.nl

Exam fees

What each exam costs in the Netherlands – on inburgeren.nl.

Embassy per country

Where to take the exam abroad in your country.

NetherlandsWorldwide

IND information

Official IND pages

Exam abroad

Who must take it and who is exempt.

Integration requirement

For permanent residence and naturalisation.

Official and free

Official forms are free – download them only from ind.nl or inburgeren.nl.

Related routes

Where civic integration matters

Partner visa

Live together in the Netherlands – the exam abroad is often the first step.

partner-visa.nl Open website

Family reunification

Bring your children and family members to the Netherlands.

family-visa.nl Open website

Permanent residence

Five years in? Permanent residence or EU long-term resident status.

eu-permanent.nl Open website

Dutch citizenship

Naturalisation or the option procedure – to your Dutch passport.

dutch-citizenship.nl Open website

Information valid for 2026, based on ind.nl, inburgeren.nl (DUO), naarnederland.nl and netherlandsworldwide.nl. Rules and fees can change – always check the latest information with us or on the official websites.

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