MVV exam questions — answered directly.

Dutch Society: 21 out of 30 correct (70%). Speaking: 34 out of 44 points (22 items, max 2 points each, scored by human examiners on adequacy, pronunciation and fluency). Reading: 14 out of 19 correct. Each part costs €50 to sit (€150 total).

Dutch Society: 30 minutes. Speaking: 30 minutes. Reading: 35 minutes. All three sections are done on the same computer at the Dutch embassy.

The MVV exam consists of three separate sections: Dutch Society (KNS) takes 30 minutes, Speaking takes 30 minutes, and Reading takes 35 minutes. All three are taken at the Dutch embassy or consulate in your home country on a computer. Total exam time is approximately 95 minutes.

KNS stands for Kennis van de Nederlandse Samenleving — Knowledge of Dutch Society. It is one of three sections of the Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland (MVV exam). You answer 30 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes. You need 21 correct (70%) to pass. The full bank of 102 official KNS questions is publicly available and fully covered on MVV Klaar.

Yes. The Dutch government publishes the complete Speaking question bank on naarnederland.nl. There are no hidden or surprise questions. MVV Klaar includes all of them with audio and translations.

You need a computer or laptop with a microphone (or a headset with microphone). A desktop PC needs an external microphone. This is also required for the real exam at the embassy.

You register through DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) at duo.nl. You choose a date and location at the Dutch embassy or consulate in your home country. The exam fee is €50 per section (€150 total). Results are sent within 8 weeks.

You book your exam date and location through DUO at duo.nl. Available embassies and consulates vary by country, and waiting times can range from a few weeks to several months depending on location — book as early as possible. You will receive a confirmation with the exact date, time and address.

The Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland (MVV exam) must be taken at a Dutch embassy or consulate in your country of residence, before you travel to the Netherlands. It cannot be taken inside the Netherlands — that is a different exam (the inburgering exam at A2/B1 level) for people who already hold a residence permit.

Most candidates need 4–12 weeks depending on their Dutch language background. If Dutch is completely new to you, aim for 8–12 weeks. With some prior Dutch exposure, 4–6 weeks of daily practice is usually enough.

MVV exam practice means preparing for all three sections of the Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland: Dutch Society (KNS) with 102 official questions, Speaking with 539 official items, and Reading with 9 official passages. MVV Klaar (mvvexamen.nl) lets you practise all sections online for free to start, with full access for €9.99.

Yes. MVV Klaar (mvvexamen.nl) lets you practise all 102 KNS questions, 30% of Speaking and 30% of Reading for free — no credit card required. Full access to all 732 questions costs a one-time €9.99.

You only need to retake the section(s) you failed — you never lose credit for sections already passed. Retake fee: €50 per section, same as the initial attempt. There is no limit on the number of retakes.

Each passed component is valid for 1 year from the date of that specific result — not from when all three parts are passed. Plan your sections close together to maximise the overlap. If you pass only some sections, those results remain valid — you only need to retake the section(s) you failed, at €50 per section, same as the initial attempt.

The MVV exam (Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland) is taken at the Dutch embassy in your home country before entering the Netherlands. It tests basic Dutch at A1 level. The inburgering exam is taken inside the Netherlands after arrival and tests a higher level (A2/B1).

The civic integration exam abroad (Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland) is required before applying for a Dutch MVV visa. It tests Dutch language at A1 level and knowledge of Dutch society (KNS). It has three parts: Dutch Society (KNS), Speaking (Spreekvaardigheid) and Reading (Leesvaardigheid) — all taken at the Dutch embassy or consulate in your home country on a computer.

Yes. You do not need to be Dutch to sponsor an MVV for your partner. Any non-EU person with a valid Dutch residence permit (verblijfsvergunning) can sponsor a partner's MVV application. The Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland requirement applies to your partner — regardless of your own nationality. Your partner must pass all three sections (KNS, Speaking, Reading) before the MVV can be approved.

The mvv visa sticker shows a 'valid from' and 'valid until' date — typically a 90-day window. You must enter the Netherlands before the 'valid until' date on the sticker, not 90 days from when you receive your passport. The sticker allows multiple entries (MULT) during this window. The IND advises not to book flight tickets until you have physically received the visa sticker, as processing after the embassy appointment can take up to 2 weeks, though some applicants in India have received their passport back within about a week.

Typically required: a copy of the IND decision letter, your passport plus a copy, a new unused passport photo meeting Dutch requirements, the original legalised marriage certificate plus copies (including translations and legalisation stamps), and a copy of the Partner in NL's passport and visa or residence permit — even if not explicitly listed in the IND letter, bring copies of whatever was originally submitted to the IND from the Netherlands. Confirmation emails often do not include the exact address — double-check the venue before travelling, since embassy/consulate addresses can differ from VFS visa application centres in the same city, even when both serve the Netherlands. Keep your legalised birth certificate too — it is typically needed later for municipality (gemeente) registration after arriving in the Netherlands, not for this appointment.

All sales are final — this is a digital product with immediate access. If you experience a technical issue or have a concern, email info@mvvexamen.nl and we will look into it. Any resolution is at our sole discretion.

Naar Nederland is the official Dutch government self-study pack for the Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland (MVV exam). It contains the 100 KNS photo questions, speaking exercises and reading passages. MVV Klaar covers all the same material digitally — with audio, mock exams and progress tracking — for a one-time €9.99.

No. MVV Klaar (mvvexamen.nl) is an independent practice platform operated by ALAI, a registered Dutch business (KVK 42051295). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to DUO, IND or the Dutch government. All official exam registration must be done directly through duo.nl.