NetherlandsInstanties 26 · Public bodies and agencies

Hassan has lived in the Netherlands for a long time. He wants to become Dutch. Where does he submit his application?

In the exam (Dutch)

Hassan woont al lang in Nederland. Hij wil Nederlander worden. Waar dient hij zijn verzoek in?

  1. aAt the GGDBij de GGD
  2. bAt the Tax AdministrationBij de Belastingdienst
  3. cAt the municipalityBij de gemeenteCorrect answer

Why?

You apply for naturalisation at the municipality. The IND examines the application, and after that a decision is made.

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  1. Instanties 27

    You become Dutch through naturalisation. What usually happens to your old nationality?

    Correct answer:In principle, you must give it up

    Je wordt Nederlander door naturalisatie. Wat gebeurt er meestal met je oude nationaliteit? — Je moet die in principe opgeven

  2. Instanties 28

    Hassan may become Dutch. What does he still have to do?

    Correct answer:Go to the naturalisation ceremony at the municipality

    Hassan mag Nederlander worden. Wat moet hij nog doen? — Naar de naturalisatieceremonie bij de gemeente gaan

  3. Instanties 29

    Who pays the property tax (onroerendezaakbelasting, ozb) on a home?

    Correct answer:The owner of the home

    Wie betaalt de onroerendezaakbelasting (ozb) voor een woning? — De eigenaar van de woning

  4. Instanties 30

    Mila rents a flat. Every week the municipality collects her rubbish bags. Which tax does Mila pay the municipality for this?

    Correct answer:Waste charge (afvalstoffenheffing)

    Mila huurt een appartement. De gemeente haalt elke week haar vuilniszakken op. Welke belasting betaalt Mila daarvoor aan de gemeente? — Afvalstoffenheffing

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Our own practice questions, based on the official end terms (eindtermen) of the Knowledge of Dutch Society exam (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij, Annex 2 to the Regeling inburgering 2021). They are not the real exam questions, which are secret, and we use none of DUO’s practice exam questions. The English translation and the explanations were made with the help of AI; the exam itself is taken in Dutch. We are not affiliated with DUO or the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.

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