Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland

11/04/2026

Passing the A1 civic integration exam abroad (Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland) is an important milestone for partners who want to move to the Netherlands.

After passing the exam, the MVV partner visa procedure can continue.

The next steps usually include:

✔ Submitting the MVV / TEV application
The application for entry and residence is submitted to the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).

⏳ Waiting for the IND decision
In many cases the IND decision is issued within several weeks once the application has been submitted.

📍 Collecting the MVV visa at the Dutch embassy
After approval, the MVV visa sticker can be collected at the Dutch embassy or consulate.

✈ Travelling to the Netherlands
Once the visa is issued, the journey to the Netherlands can begin.

Passing the A1 exam is often one of the biggest steps in the process — and brings partners much closer to starting their life together in the Netherlands.

09/04/2026

Preparing well for the A1 integration exam makes a big difference.

Many candidates underestimate:

• the speaking questions
• the reading exercises
• the knowledge of Dutch society section

Practicing with real exam-style questions can help increase confidence and success.

07/04/2026

A common mistake when preparing for the A1 integration exam.

Many candidates focus only on vocabulary.

But the exam also tests:

• answering questions clearly
• understanding short texts
• knowledge about Dutch society

Balanced preparation helps improve your chances of passing.

24/03/2026

Where can you take the A1 Civic Integration Exam right now?

Due to the current geopolitical situation in parts of the Middle East, some Dutch embassies are temporarily closed or have limited availability for the Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland.

For candidates preparing for the exam, this can raise an important question:

Where can the exam currently be taken?

In some cases, candidates may need to travel to another Dutch embassy in the region where exams are still available.

Preparing properly becomes even more important when travel is involved.

We support candidates by:

• helping to find a suitable exam location
• assisting with booking the A1 exam appointment
• preparing candidates through structured online A1 exam training

Our preparation course focuses on the three parts of the exam:

• speaking
• reading
• knowledge of Dutch society (KNS)

With proper preparation and guidance, candidates can approach the exam with greater confidence.

23/03/2026

Preparing for the A1 Civic Integration Exam Abroad?

The Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland is often the first step for partners who want to move to the Netherlands.

We offer structured online preparation for:

• Speaking
• Reading
• Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNS)

Our course is designed for candidates taking the exam at a Dutch embassy abroad.

📍 Online course – accessible worldwide.

04/03/2026

Many people think the A1 exam tests “good Dutch”.

That’s actually not true.

The Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland (A1) mainly tests whether you can communicate at a basic level before moving to the Netherlands.

The exam has three parts:
• Speaking
• Reading
• Knowledge of Dutch society (KNM)

Most candidates don’t fail because their Dutch is bad.
They fail because they prepare the wrong way.

That’s why our training is 100% exam-focused.

Preparing for the A1 exam?
Make sure you prepare the right way.

10/02/2020

''Turken die naar Nederland emigreren, worden weer verplicht een inburgeringscursus te volgen. Alleen als ze het examen halen, komen ze nog in aanmerking voor een permanente verblijfsvergunning, schrijft minister Wouter Koolmees (Sociale Zaken, D66) dinsdag aan de Tweede Kamer. De maatregel gaat waarschijnlijk vanaf 2021.''

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Immigratie: Het is „noodzakelijk” dat de cursus weer wordt ingevoerd voor Turkse nieuwkomers, aldus minister Koolmees, omdat hun inburgering nog niet altijd goed gaat.