Inburgering, naturalisation and permanent residence: clear answers
We collected the questions people ask most in online groups about inburgering and Dutch citizenship. Each answer is short, cites the official source and shows when it was last checked.
Not legal advice. General information, not legal advice. Always check the linked official source. Last checked: 10 November 2026
What is your nationality?
Choose your nationality first. We then show the topics in the order that fits you and remember your choice on the other pages.
Topics for you
- Questions: 7
A2 or B1: which exams do you need?
Who must integrate, the 2013 or 2021 Act, the level naturalisation needs, what happens when your partner becomes Dutch, and the B1 plans.
- Questions: 15
Becoming Dutch through naturalisation
Conditions, the 5-year rule, Dutch partners, fines, documents, fees, ceremony, children, dual nationality, renunciation and option.
- Questions: 8
Exams, results and your diploma
What each A2 exam looks like, how to register, the 16-week wait for Speaking and Writing, the digital diploma and what to bring.
- Questions: 6
ONA: exemption, portfolio and final interview
Who must do ONA, exemption through work or self-employment, the portfolio and final interview, and MAP instead of ONA.
- Questions: 5
Permanent residence (verblijfsvergunning onbepaalde tijd)
Conditions, when to apply, what happens if your permit expires while you wait, time abroad, and permanent residence versus naturalisation.
- Questions: 9
Turkish citizenship, renunciation and the Blue Card (Mavi Kart)
Renouncing Turkish citizenship, military service, family, Blue Card (Mavi Kart) rights, and regaining Turkish citizenship without losing Dutch.
Practise for the A2 exams
According to DUO, results for A2 Speaking and Writing take about 16 weeks, so a resit costs you time. MijnJuffie, the makers of this guide, offers practice for every A2 part, KNM and NT2 B1/B2 with exam-style tasks and personal feedback.
The practice page is in Dutch; the app is available in English, Dutch, Turkish, Arabic and Persian.
See the practice packagesStill unsure?
Ask the authority that decides: the IND for permits and naturalisation, DUO for exams, your municipality for your application appointment, and the embassy or consulate of your country for your current nationality.