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Inburgering Exam Day: What to Bring & What Not to Do (Official Rules)

A practical checklist for your exam day. Learn what ID is valid, what items are banned, the rules inside the test center, and where to go.

July 14, 2025

Knowing the rules and being prepared for exam day can significantly reduce stress. This guide covers the essential do's and don'ts, what to bring, and where the official test centers are located.

What You MUST Bring

  • Valid Identification: You must show a valid, undamaged ID. This can be your Dutch residence permit, a Dutch/EU/EEA passport or ID card, or a Dutch driver's license. Without it, you will be refused entry and will have to pay for a new exam.
  • Your DUO Letter: Bring the 'oproepbrief' (call letter) that DUO sent you. It contains your candidate number, which you'll need at the test center.

What You CANNOT Bring Into the Exam Room

  • Your phone, smartwatch, or any other electronic device (must be turned off and stored in a locker).
  • Your coat, bag, or any personal belongings.
  • Your own paper, pens, or study books.
  • A dictionary, unless you are taking the Reading or Writing exam. For those exams, only the 'Van Dale Pocketwoordenboek Nederlands als tweede taal (NT2)' is allowed.

Official Exam Day Rules

  • Arrive on Time: You must be at the location at least 30 minutes before your exam starts. Latecomers will not be admitted.
  • No Talking: You cannot communicate with other candidates inside the exam room.
  • Secrecy is Mandatory: You must sign a declaration promising not to share the contents of the exam with anyone. Taking photos or copying questions is considered fraud and will lead to your exam being invalidated and a potential ban.
  • Toilet Breaks: You can only go to the toilet with permission and under supervision.

Official DUO Exam Locations

All exams are held at one of the six official DUO test centers:

  • Amsterdam: Joan Muyskenweg 25A
  • Eindhoven: Kastelenplein 168A
  • Rijswijk: Polakweg 10-11
  • Rotterdam: Weena 737 (in the Groot Handelsgebouw)
  • Utrecht: Herman Gorterstraat 40
  • Zwolle: Hanzelaan 280

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