Passed Nt2 State exam
Did you pass 1 or more Dutch as a 2nd language (Nt2) State exams? Then you can apply for an exemption for the subjects you already passed. This means you do not have to take these exams again as part of the integration exam.
Are you required to integrate under the 2021 civic integration act ('Wet inburgering 2021')? Your says which exam you need to take: the integration exam (language proficiency level A2) or the Nt2 State exam (language proficiency level B1 or B2).
Are you required to do the integration exam, and did you already pass 1 or more Nt2 exams? If so, you do not have to take these exams again as part of the integration exam. You do not need to apply for an exemption yourself.
Are you required to integrate from 1 January 2015 or after? And did you already pass 1 or more Nt2 exams? Apply for an exemption for these exams.
Were you already required to integrate before 1 January 2015? And do you have an Nt2 diploma? Then you may not have to take any integration exams. Apply for an exemption.
Apply for an exemption
- Complete the ‘Aanvraag vrijstelling inburgeringsplicht Wi2013’ form.
- The form states the conditions, and which documents you need to send with it. Send the form and the required documents to DUO.
- DUO decides if you get an exemption. We will let you know within 8 weeks.
Aanvraag vrijstelling inburgeringsplicht Wi 2013 (90Kb, pdf)