Examination rules

Taking the exam is subject to a number of rules. If you do not follow the rules, you cannot take the exam.

Rules language exams level B1 and B2

Are you taking a language exam at language proficiency level B1 or B2 (the Nt2 exam)? If so, read the rules for the Nt2 exam (link in Dutch) Link opent externe pagina .

Rules knowledge exams and language exams A2

Are you taking a knowledge exam or a language exam at language proficiency level A2? The main rules are stated in your letter of invitation. The exam regulations ('examenregelement') contain all the rules.

Valid ID

Bring a valid ID to the exam. Before taking the integration exam you have to show your ID. A DUO employee will ask you for it.

What is a valid ID?

  • a Dutch passport
  • a Dutch ID card
  • a Dutch driving license
  • a Dutch moped license (driving license AM with photograph)
  • a diplomatic passport
  • a service passport
  • a travel document for foreigners
  • a travel document for refugees
  • a valid Dutch residence document (a residence permit type I: 'verblijfsvergunning voor bepaalde tijd regulier', type II: 'verblijfsvergunning voor onbepaalde tijd regulier', type III: 'verblijfsvergunning voor bepaalde tijd asiel', or type IV: 'verblijfsvergunning voor onbepaalde tijd asiel')
  • a valid W-card
  • a valid EU, EEA or Swiss ID or passport
  • a valid EU or EEA driving license
  • a valid ID or travel document issued outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland
  • a valid passport issued outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland.

No valid ID?

Did you not bring a valid ID to the exam? Or is your ID damaged? If so, you cannot take the exam. You need to register again. If you show a false ID, DUO may report you to the police.

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