Faq.

This is a process of immigrants mastering the language, culture and social norms of a new country. Formally, integration is understood as passing exams. The procedure is described in detail on the website.

The word "Mandatory" here means that you must either integrate within the required timeframe, or you can get a fine, or even get deported.

Automatically only two categories of immigrants are obliged to integrate:

- refugees,

- partners of citizens of the Netherlands.

There are exceptions.

More information integration can be found here.

The integration is currently different for different immigrants. DUO establishes a step-plan together with you. There will be defined which exams you are supposed to take.

More on exams can be found here. 

Exams are taken at the state authority which is called Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO). 

You may choose by yourself where you prepare for exams (it can be any school or a private teacher or even self-learning at home). You may as well download training materials and exercises from the official e="https://inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/oefenen.jsp" type="url" href="https://inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/oefenen.jsp" target="_blank" rel="undefined" data-runtime-url="https://inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/oefenen.jsp">website.

• Writing € 50,-
• Speaking € 50,-
• Listening € 50,-
• Reading € 50,-
• Knowledge of the Dutch Society € 50,-

More information about the costs of Integration can be found here. 

You should pay for exams by yourself, but you may apply for a loan DUO. More about the loan can be found here.

You may request us to help you with filling-in the request for a loan.

It means obtaining a citizenship of another country at your discretion. The procedure and all the requirements and criteria are described on the official website of the migration authority of The Netherlands (IND).

For your convenience we have collected the key aspects here in this FAQ.

You can apply for naturalisation after five years of living in The Netherlands with a valid residence repmit.

If you are a (unmarried) partner of a Dutch citizen, then the period is reduced to three years. 

More on exceptions from 5-year requirement can be found here.

Years are summed up with any residence permit. Note! At the time of applying for citizenship through naturalization, you must have a residence permit for a non-temporary purpose (this is for example family or work).

Example: You studied for 3 years in the Netherlands (a temporary purpose of stay), and then you found a job and for the next 2 years you were with a residence permit for work (a non-temporary purpose of stay). At the end of 2 years of work, you can apply for citizenship. If you live with a student’s residence permit for 5 years, then you can’t apply for citizenship.

Temporary and non-temporary purposes of stay are defined here. 

Yes. You must have an integration diploma (see FAQ Integration).

Requirements about integration for naturalization are defined here. 

You have not received fines in excess of the established limit: one fine in the amount of € 810 or more, or several fines, each in the amount of € 405 or more, in total for an amount of € 1.215 or more.

More about requirements on not being a danger to a public order can be found here. 

No.

Yes.

Exceptions:

⁃ minor children,

⁃ spouses of Dutch citizens (marriage or registered partnership is considered).

More about exceptions from the requirement to give up the first nationality can be found here. 

State duty is € 901 per person or € 1,150 for a married couple.

All the applicable fees can be found here. 

Option 1️)

Submit a request with yours. State duty is € 133.

To do this, the following requirements for a child's residence in The Netherlands apply:

⁃ The child under 16 years of age - must have a residence permit for a non-temporary purpose (NO requirements for the length of stay in The Netherlands)

⁃ The child of 16 or 17 years old - must have lived in The Netherlands for at least 3 years before applying for naturalization and have a residence permit for a non-temporary purpose. Temporary and non-temporary purposes of stay are defined here. 

IMPORTANT: the child must be under 18 at the moment of the naturalization ceremony!

Option 2️)

Submit a request separately. The state duty is € 901 (same as for an adult).

For this, the requirement is that the child has lived in The Netherlands for at least 3 years, regardless of his age.

You apply for naturalization at your local city hall where you live.

The request will be reviewed by Immigration and Naturalization Authority, or abbreviated – IND. 

The official information about naturalization to be found here. 

You may as well download the brochure from the official website. This brochure is available in Dutch only. 

An average term is one year. This means that after 1.5 years you will already most probably receive a Dutch passport.

You may find information about official review periods here. 

IMPORTANT: You must have a valid residence permit for the entire review period. Just in case, you can simultaneously apply for permanent residence - it will be issued quickly (~ 3 months).

Requirements for permanent residence can be found here.

You will be invited to the naturalization ceremony, where you will read the oath of accepting the norms of the country and swear in your loyalty to the King.

You can contact us via the following channels:

• info@ipc-consultancy.eu
• Our Instragram channel - you can access our extensive knowledge here base as well
• Whatsapp
• Telegram

We operate fully online and therefore don't have a physical office, you can reach us via WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, email, Teams and Zoom, like this we are available for you anywhere and anytime.

Though there is always a high volume of requests via email, Whatsapp, Instagram and Telegram, we will answer you 99% of the time within 24 hours. 

In the meanwhile check us on Instagram or Telegram.

We work with people.

People who need our help, provided that their case meets our expertise and that we can actually help. Nationality, ethnic background, sexual preferences etc. doesn't influence this.

With whom we don't work? Persons or legal entities that are on the EU/NATO sanctions list or violating the sanctions, people and entities that are involved in fraudulent or criminal activities.  

At this moment the requirements and process for MVV application is unchanged. 

Please contact us for more information.

No. 

This depends on your situation and what assistance is required for you.

Please contact us to discuss how we or our partners can help you!