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When do you need an MVV or basic exam abroad?
Anyone who is still outside the Netherlands often hears early about MVV and basic exam abroad. These concepts are similar, but are not about exactly the same thing.
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MVV and basic civic integration exam abroad are not the same
MVV trajectory
This is part of admission and residence.
Basic exam abroad
This is a separate preparation requirement in certain situations before someone comes to the Netherlands.
Key insight
You cannot automatically deduce from one thing that the other also applies to you.
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The correct order for this question
1. First check your purpose of stay at IND
There you can see whether your route at all falls within the scope of MVV or basic civic integration exam abroad.
2. Then check the application practice via Nederland Wereldwijd
This way you can see how it works in practice via the embassy or consulate.
3. Only then use Naar Nederland for preparation
Only practice specifically when it is clear that this step really applies to your situation.
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Why people lose time here
Many people start practicing or reading other people's stories before checking their own exceptions. For MVV and basic civic integration exam abroad, exceptions can change the entire preparation.