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Civic integration in the Netherlands

Required to integrate in the Netherlands?

Have you been informed that you must integrate, or are you unsure which requirements apply to your situation? That depends on your residence situation, when you came to the Netherlands and which integration route applies to you.

We assess your situation and help you determine the appropriate next step.

  • Clarity about your own situation
  • One personal point of contact from start to finish
  • Examination and immigration assistance where relevant
I need assistance

A personal answer from a specialist. No long questionnaire first.

A reply within one business day

Tell us briefly about your situation

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1500+

clients assisted worldwide

Since 2009

specialised in Dutch immigration procedures

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assistance in both languages

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Received a letter with a deadline in it? Send us your details and we will go through it with you.

The term explained

What does "inburgeringsplichtig" mean?

Being inburgeringsplichtig means that under Dutch rules you are required to integrate: learning the Dutch language and about Dutch society, concluded with one or more examinations within a set period.

The confusion nearly always comes down to the same point. Not everyone falls under the same requirements.

  • Which obligations apply depends on your personal circumstances.
  • Different routes, examinations and deadlines may apply.
  • Exceptions and exemptions exist.
  • The first step is establishing which requirements apply in your case.
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Your situation

Which situation applies to you?

Civic integration means something different for someone already living in the Netherlands than for someone still hoping to join a partner here. Choose whichever is closest to your situation.

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Do you already live in the Netherlands?

Have you been informed about your integration obligation and are you unsure what to do, which requirements apply or what your next step is? We review your situation and explain what is expected of you.

I want assistance with integration
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Are you still abroad and want to join your partner?

If you still live outside the Netherlands and want to join your partner, you may first need to pass the civic integration examination abroad. We offer that preparation as part of our complete partner trajectory.

I am joining my partner
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Have you already passed the examination abroad?

Have you already passed the civic integration examination abroad and now need help with the MVV/TEV partner application? We assist with the immigration procedure.

MVV/TEV partner application, €799 excl. VAT

I need help with my MVV
An important distinction

Before or after arrival in the Netherlands: do not confuse the two

Two different trajectories go by the same name in everyday speech. They have different rules, different examinations and a different order.

Reunited couple on a bridge in a Dutch city Everything in one trajectory

Civic integration examination abroad

This applies to people who still live abroad and must pass the required examination before the relevant MVV or partner procedure can continue. For clients who need both examination preparation and the partner application, we offer a single continuous trajectory.

Complete partner trajectory

€1,199 excl. VAT

  • 6 hours of private 1-to-1 A1 examination preparation
  • Preparation for Speaking, Reading and KNM
  • Assistance with the MVV/TEV partner application
  • A personal document checklist
  • Document review and preparation of the application
  • Guidance throughout the agreed procedure

This fee relates to our professional services. Government fees and third-party costs are not included unless expressly agreed otherwise.

See the complete partner trajectory
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Integrating in the Netherlands

Anyone already living in the Netherlands who is required to integrate is in a different position. Different routes, examinations and deadlines apply here than for the examination abroad.

In that case we do not automatically present you with the partner package. The first step is establishing what help you actually need.

I need help with my situation
How we help

How we can help you

With more than ten years of experience in Dutch immigration procedures, we know which step is needed in which order, and what you do not need in your case.

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Personal guidance

We review your situation and explain which steps are relevant to you, in plain language.

Examination and preparation

Where it fits, we provide preparation for the examination that applies in your situation.

Immigration assistance

If an MVV, family reunification or another procedure we handle is also involved, we assist with that application.

Complete partner trajectory

For partner clients who still need to pass the civic integration examination abroad, we offer the complete A1 and MVV/TEV trajectory.

How it works

Three steps

Three steps, and the first one takes you two minutes.

  1. 01

    Leave your details

    Tell us briefly what we can help you with. Nothing more is needed.

  2. 02

    We contact you

    We discuss your situation and determine which help is actually relevant.

  3. 03

    You start the right trajectory

    If we can help you, we explain the service and the next steps clearly.

Client experiences

What clients say

We only publish experiences we have actually received.

Thanks to E & I our family reunification was a stress-free process. Everything was arranged perfectly.
Anna Russia to the Netherlands
Johanna was there for us 24/7 during the first days. Truly a unique service!
Chinedu Nigeria to the Netherlands
Clients from among others India Nigeria Ghana Suriname Colombia the Philippines Turkey the United States
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Involved. Clear. Personal.

Behind every application there is a family that wants to move forward together. That is why you get one fixed point of contact who knows your file, and answers in plain language.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions we are often asked

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Am I required to integrate in the Netherlands?

That depends on your personal circumstances, including your nationality, your purpose of residence and when you came to the Netherlands. Exceptions and exemptions exist. Leave your details and we will review your situation and tell you what applies in your case.

I received a letter about civic integration. What should I do now?

Keep the letter and note the deadline it mentions, because it usually states from when and within what period you must meet your obligation. If you do not know what the letter means for you, send us your details. We will contact you and go through it with you.

Is the civic integration examination abroad the same as integrating in the Netherlands?

No. The civic integration examination abroad is taken while someone is still outside the Netherlands and comes before the relevant MVV or partner procedure. Integrating in the Netherlands happens afterwards and has its own routes, examinations and deadlines.

Do I need to pass an examination before I can apply for an MVV?

For part of all applicants the civic integration examination abroad must be passed first. Whether that applies to you depends on your nationality, the purpose of residence and possible exemptions. We check this before any application is prepared.

Can you help with both the A1 preparation and my MVV?

Yes. For clients who need both, we offer the complete partner trajectory at €1,199 excl. VAT. It includes 6 hours of private 1-to-1 A1 examination preparation and full assistance with the MVV/TEV partner application.

I have already passed the examination abroad. Can you still help me?

Yes. If you have already passed, you do not need the complete trajectory. We then assist with the MVV/TEV partner application only, at €799 excl. VAT.

Your enquiry

Need help with your civic integration?

Leave your details and we will contact you to discuss your situation and the possible next steps.

  • A personal reply within one business day
  • No obligation, nothing to sign
  • English or Dutch
A reply within one business day

Tell us briefly about your situation

We will contact you personally. There is no questionnaire to complete first.

Your details are used only to contact you about your enquiry.

I need assistance