Introduction of civic integration examination
As of March 15th 2006 migrants wishing to settle in the Netherlands for, in particulars, the purpose of marrying or forming a relationship are required to take the civic integration examination in India.
Many people aged between 16 and 65 requiring authorisation for temporary residence (MVV) in order to go to the Netherlands will have to complete the civic integration examination in India. This will also apply to people who wish to form a family with some one in the Netherlands (for example, through marriage or by forming a relationship) and to religious leaders, going to the Netherlands for employment, such as imams or preachers.