Menu
Expat.com
Search
Magazine
Search

Applying for Dutch citizenship with the new 2022 law

M
#1
Hello everybody!
As you might know , the law will be changed on 1st January 2022 and the level for Inburgering exams will be changed from A2 to B2.
Maybe someone knows more about this or is in the same situation as me .
The question is , if you already got the diploma in 2021 , can you still apply for the dutch citizenship in 2022 with it ? Or will I need to get a new diploma B1 level ?

Thank you
See also
Cynic
#2
Hi and welcome to the Forum.

I've just checked the DUO website; the latest news I can find on the changes from levels A to B for the integration exams can be found at this link.  They seem to say that they are not even sure about the new date.

My advice is to speak to DUO directly and ask any questions you may have; this link will take you straight to the contact page of their website.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
Expat Team
1 member reacted to this post

The Netherlands expat guide

Comprehensive and free

Read it now
Netherlands
M
#3
Thank you ! This was useful.
M
#4
For people that are in the same situation maybe , a quick Update . I called DUO and i’ve been told that the new law will only apply to people that must take the exams .
If it is your own choice to take the inburgering exams , then the new dutch law for upgrading the level from A2 to B1 , doesn’t apply to you.
1 member reacted to this post
Cynic
#5
Thank you for the update - very useful.

I should add that the requirement to do the higher-level exam has always been there, it's just that up until now, you could do it 2 years after you had moved to the Netherlands which gave everyone a chance to speak Dutch and develop their skills.

Cynic
Expat Team
gracesaribay
#6
According to the IND the level A2 to B1 is not yet implemented. It is still a plan.

Essential services for your expat journey

Choose the best health insurance
Choose the best health insurance
Protect your health and get easy access to treatment for expats in the Netherlands.
Plan your international move
Plan your international move
Facilitate your move to the Netherlands by getting a quote from our top rated movers.
Open a bank account that suits you
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
Send money overseas at the best rate
Send money overseas at the best rate
For fast, safe and secure money transfers to and from the Netherlands.
Other discussions on formalities in the Netherlands
Ask your questionOther discussions about formalities in the Netherlands

Further reading

Travelling to the Netherlands
If you're considering moving to the Netherlands, you may want to visit it first and stay short-term to see if ...
Working in Rotterdam
While most other parts of the Netherlands feature centuries-old architecture, Rotterdam looks like a modern ...
Accommodation in Utrecht
While most cities in the Randstad are located by or near the coast, Utrecht is an exception. Instead, it's ...
Sports in Amsterdam
Naturally, when you move to Amsterdam, you won't find a lack of sports, whether it's participating or ...
Amsterdam's networking etiquette
As half of Amsterdam is made up of people of foreign ancestry, the city is a rich melting pot of unique people. It ...
Developing your social circle in Amsterdam
In your move to Amsterdam, you may already have some friends or acquaintances in the country. However, it may not ...
5 possibilities to stay connected as an expat in The Netherlands
How do you stay connected with your friends and family after your move to The Netherlands? Do you choose a new ...
How to meet new people in the Netherlands
In 2023, there were around 1.66 million single women and 1.6 million single men living on their own. This means ...