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Integration Requirement Checker
Surface whether your situation looks like an obligation path, a no-obligation-but-plan-evidence path, or a careful-review case — before you book exams.
- Orientation bands — not a legal determination
- IND letter and DUO as source of truth
- HSM vs obligation vs secure-residence proof
- Wi 2021 cohort and exemption themes to verify
Before you start
Planning view only — not immigration or legal advice. This tool does not decide whether you have inburgeringsplicht. Your IND decision letter and DUO / gemeente portals are the source of truth.
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Integration requirement orientation
Map obligation vs secure-residence evidence themes before you book exams. This is orientation — not a legal determination.
Start with IND letter and DUO — not a legal determination
How this tool works
What we surface
We map deterministic orientation topics: residence basis, IND obligation letter signals, Wi 2021 vs older cohort, PR/citizenship goals, exemption themes, and timing in the Netherlands.
What we do not do
We do not decide your legal duty, certify exemptions, or replace IND / DUO correspondence. Official letters and portals remain the source of truth.
HSM vs obligation
Many Highly Skilled Migrants are not under inburgeringsplicht on the temporary work permit, but that is not automatic for every person. Confirm your letter, then still plan civic integration evidence if permanent residence or citizenship is the goal.
PR evidence is a separate question
Obligation is a legal duty for some newcomers. IND’s civic integration requirement for a more secure residence permit is a separate evidence check when you apply for permanent residence or similar status.
Official sources
Verify obligation and secure-residence evidence on these portals. This tool is orientation only.
Frequently asked questions
No. It surfaces orientation bands from common IND / DUO themes (obligation letter, cohort, goals). Only your IND decision letter and official portals decide whether you have inburgeringsplicht.
Many Highly Skilled Migrants are not under inburgeringsplicht on the temporary work permit, but permanent residence and citizenship usually still need civic integration proof. Confirm your letter, then plan evidence early.
If your civic integration obligation started on or after 1 January 2022, Wet inburgering 2021 usually applies (gemeente PIP, often a B1-route). Older cohorts may follow different packaging — check your DUO correspondence.
No. Obligation is a legal duty for some newcomers. IND’s civic integration requirement for a more secure residence permit is a separate evidence check when you apply for permanent residence (or similar).