NetherlandsInstanties 21 · Public bodies and agencies
Which organisation decides on a residence permit?
In the exam (Dutch)
Welke instantie beslist over een verblijfsvergunning?
- aThe NibudHet Nibud
- bThe GGDDe GGD
- cThe INDDe INDCorrect answer
Why?
IND stands for Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (Immigration and Naturalisation Service). The IND decides who may live in the Netherlands and who can become Dutch.
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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
Instanties 24
Peter is Dutch and lives in Utrecht. He wants a new passport. Where does he apply for it?Correct answer:At the municipality
Peter is Nederlander en woont in Utrecht. Hij wil een nieuw paspoort. Waar vraagt hij het aan? — Bij de gemeente
Instanties 25
Kim wants to drive a car in the Netherlands. Who gives the driving test?Correct answer:The CBR
Kim wil autorijden in Nederland. Wie neemt het rijexamen af? — Het CBR
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