10 tips to pass your Dutch civic integration exam
✍️ By the PassDutch editorial team · Last updated: 15 November 2026 · About PassDutch
You are most likely to pass with a fixed plan and lots of practice with real exam-style questions.
Prepare
- First check which parts you need to take.
- Practise 20 to 30 minutes every day.
- Start with the part you find hardest.
Practise
- Do practice questions in the same format as the real exam.
- Read the explanation for every mistake.
- Practise listening: turn on Dutch radio or TV.
- Speak out loud, even when you are alone.
On exam day
- Arrive on time and bring your ID.
- Read every question calmly and completely.
- Not sure? Choose the best answer and move on.
Parts
🏛️ KNM
Real exam: 40 questions in 45 minutes. 3 answers per question.
- Format: On the computer
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Cost: €50 per part
- Where: At a DUO exam location in the Netherlands
- Dictionary: Not allowed
How long does the real KNM exam take?
The real exam takes 45 minutes. Real exam: 40 questions in 45 minutes. 3 answers per question.
🎧 Listening A2
Real exam: 25 questions in 45 minutes. Conversations, voicemails and announcements.
- Format: On the computer
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Cost: €50 per part
- Where: At a DUO exam location in the Netherlands
- Dictionary: Not allowed
How long does the real Listening A2 exam take?
The real exam takes 45 minutes. Real exam: 25 questions in 45 minutes. Conversations, voicemails and announcements.
🗣️ Speaking A2
Real exam: 16 questions in 35 minutes. You speak to the computer.
- Format: On the computer
- Duration: 35 minutes
- Cost: €50 per part
- Where: At a DUO exam location in the Netherlands
- Dictionary: Not allowed
How long does the real Speaking A2 exam take?
The real exam takes 35 minutes. Real exam: 16 questions in 35 minutes. You speak to the computer.
🧭 How PassDutch works
- Choose your language and your exam.
- Practise with questions, audio and videos in the style of the real exam.
- Read the explanation in your own language and see what you still need to practise.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How long should I practise?
It differs per person. Many people practise for a few months. Take a practice exam: if you score more than 70%, you are usually ready.
Can I practise on my phone?
Yes. PassDutch works on your phone, with videos, pronunciation and explanations in your own language.
Which exam do I need: A1 abroad or A2 in the Netherlands?
If you live abroad and need an mvv visa, you usually take the basic exam abroad (A1). If you live in the Netherlands, you take the civic integration exam (A2 or B1). Check your letter from DUO or Mijn Inburgering.
Are these official DUO exam questions?
No. PassDutch writes its own practice questions in the style of the real exam. You can also do the free official practice exams on the government websites listed below.
Is PassDutch free?
You can practise the first questions of every part for free. Full access to all questions and mock exams costs €9.95 for 30 days.
In which languages can I practise?
In 24 languages, including Arabic, Turkish, Ukrainian, Persian, Tigrinya and Somali.
📋 The exams at a glance
| Part | Format | Duration | Cost | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ KNM | On the computer | 45 minutes | €50 per part | At a DUO exam location in the Netherlands |
| 🎧 Listening A2 | On the computer | 45 minutes | €50 per part | At a DUO exam location in the Netherlands |
| 🗣️ Speaking A2 | On the computer | 35 minutes | €50 per part | At a DUO exam location in the Netherlands |
Prices and rules can change. Always check the official source before you book.
🏛️ Official sources
Checked by PassDutch in November 2026.
With videos, pronunciation and translation in your language.
Parts
Guides
- The Dutch civic integration exam explained: parts, level and registration
- Civic integration exam abroad (A1): parts, costs and MVV
- KNM exam: topics, format and tips
- Which Dutch exam do I need: A1, A2 or B1?
- How much does civic integration cost? Exam fees and loans
- Civic integration obligation: who must integrate, deadline and fine
- Becoming Dutch: civic integration and naturalisation