Follow your own decision letter
Check the instructions for collecting the residence permit and any required appointments or health checks. Arrange registration with the municipality where you will live.
Keep learning Dutch
The A1 exam abroad and civic integration after arrival are different stages. Check the obligations that apply to you with DUO and your municipality. Do not assume that an A1 pass completes civic integration.
Use Dutch in everyday moments
Practise at home, in shops and when meeting your partner’s family. A2 lessons are a future offer and are not currently available to book here.
ONE SMALL NEXT STEP
You don’t need every answer to start learning.
Make a short list of your questions. Then separate your learning goals from anything that needs legal advice.
Official sources
Checked 31 October 2026. Rules and fees may change. Follow the source instructions for your own situation.
IND: residence permit for partnerIND: exam requirements and validityGeneral information, not legal advice. For your own case, speak to a qualified lawyer. No pass, visa or residence outcome is guaranteed.