Civic integration
If you have an asylum residence permit and are between 18 and 67 years old, you get Dutch language lessons. You will also learn about Dutch society. This is called 'inburgeren'. Civic integration is mandatory. Read more about it here.
Step-by-step plans (2)
Starting civic integration after 1 January 2022
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If you received a letter from Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) on or after 1 January 2022 about the obligation to undergo civic integration, this step-by-step plan explain how civic integration works.
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Starting civic integration before 1 January 2022
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If you received a letter from Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) before 1 January 2022 about the obligation to undergo civic integration, this step-by-step plan explain how civic integration works.
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Information
This is what you need to know about civic integration
If you have a residence permit and are between 18 and 67 years old, the government requires you to learn Dutch and get to know Dutch society. This is called civic integration. Read here when and how to start civic integration.
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Help with the Dutch language
You can practice Dutch in different ways. If you would like help learning the Dutch language, you can find more information on this page about how and where you can get help.
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The civic integration system after 1 January 2022
In this video, you will get information on how the civic integration will work after 1 January 2022.
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