NetherlandsInstanties 19 · Public bodies and agencies
A married couple wants to divorce. Who grants the divorce?
In the exam (Dutch)
Een getrouwd stel wil scheiden. Wie spreekt de echtscheiding uit?
- aThe imam or the church ministerDe imam of de dominee
- bThe judgeDe rechterCorrect answer
- cThe GPDe huisarts
Why?
For a divorce you need a lawyer. The judge decides. After that, the divorce is recorded in the municipality's records.
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Sara and Omar are not married. They are having a baby together. Omar wants to be the father officially. What must he do?Correct answer:Acknowledge the child at the municipality
Sara en Omar zijn niet getrouwd. Ze krijgen samen een baby. Omar wil officieel de vader zijn. Wat moet hij doen? — Het kind erkennen bij de gemeente
Instanties 21
Which organisation decides on a residence permit?Correct answer:The IND
Welke instantie beslist over een verblijfsvergunning? — De IND
Instanties 22
Joseph's residence permit is about to expire. He wants to stay in the Netherlands. What must he do?Correct answer:Apply for an extension at the IND in time
De verblijfsvergunning van Joseph is bijna verlopen. Hij wil in Nederland blijven. Wat moet hij doen? — Op tijd verlenging aanvragen bij de IND
Instanties 23
Yasmin has a residence permit to live with her husband. They are separating. What must she do?Correct answer:Report this to the IND
Yasmin heeft een verblijfsvergunning om bij haar man te wonen. Ze gaan uit elkaar. Wat moet ze doen? — Dit doorgeven aan de IND
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