A2Requirements
Adjusted Inburgering Exam for Illness or Disability: DUO Request Guide
Request an adjusted A2 language or knowledge exam in Mijn Inburgering, see what DUO checks, and compare extra time or fewer-exam options.
If illness or disability makes the normal inburgering exam difficult, DUO may be able to adjust the exam arrangements.
DUO says that under the 2021 Act, you should check your PIP to see the language level of your exams. For an adjusted knowledge exam or A2 language exam, DUO says you can request advice in Mijn Inburgering.
Questions this guide answers
- Who can request an adjusted inburgering exam?
- Where do I request an adjusted A2 language or knowledge exam?
- What happens after DUO receives the request?
- What is different for B1 or B2 Nt2 exams?
- When should I also look at extra time or fewer/no exams?
What to check
- Your route
- Under the 2021 Act, check your PIP and Mijn Inburgering for your exam level: A2, B1, or B2.
- Exam type
- A2 language exams and knowledge exams use the inburgering adjusted-exam process. B1 and B2 Nt2 exams can have different rules.
- Request method
- DUO states that adjusted A2 or knowledge exams can be requested in Mijn Inburgering with the Aanvraag advies aangepast examen form.
- Decision
- DUO decides if you can take an adjusted exam. DUO says Argonaut may invite you for an examination by a doctor.
- Registration
- If you are eligible, DUO says you register for the adjusted exam with the Aanmelding inburgeringsexamen form, not in Mijn Inburgering.
- Timing
- Start the request before booking or changing exam plans, not on exam day.
Adjusted A2 or knowledge exam request steps
| Step | What DUO says | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Start the request | Log in to Mijn Inburgering and complete the Aanvraag advies aangepast examen form. | Use the DUO page or form route if you have login problems. |
| 2. Medical advice | You may receive an invitation from Argonaut, where a doctor examines you. | Watch your post and messages so you do not miss the appointment. |
| 3. DUO decision | The Argonaut doctor writes to DUO, and DUO decides if you can take an adjusted exam. | Do not assume the adjustment until DUO confirms it. |
| 4. Register after approval | If eligible, DUO will ensure the necessary adjustments and send you a letter about the process. | DUO says adjusted-exam registration uses the Aanmelding inburgeringsexamen form, not Mijn Inburgering. |
Adjusted exam vs other illness or disability options
| Option | When it may matter | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted exam arrangements | The normal exam is difficult because of illness or disability, but an adjusted setup may make the exam possible. | DUO adjusted-exam page and Mijn Inburgering |
| Extra time to integrate | Illness, disability, family illness, or another listed situation affects your deadline. | DUO extra-time page |
| Fewer or no exams | A serious illness or disability, a diploma, Nt2 result, or another listed reason may reduce what you need to take. | DUO fewer-or-no-exams page and Mijn Inburgering |
| Adjusted Nt2 exam | Your language exam is B1 or B2, also known as the Dutch as a 2nd language state exam. | DUO says these rules may differ from adjusted A2 exams. |
Good preparation steps
- Read the DUO adjusted-exam page before booking.
- Collect any information DUO asks for.
- Keep copies of your request and confirmation.
- Practice with the adjusted format if DUO tells you what changes will be made.
- Use official DUO contact if you are unsure.
- Ask about extra time or fewer/no exams if the problem affects more than one exam appointment.
Avoid these mistakes
- Do not wait until exam day to ask for an adjustment.
- Do not book an adjusted exam in Mijn Inburgering after approval if DUO tells you to use the form.
- Do not assume A2 adjusted-exam rules are the same for B1 or B2 Nt2 exams.
- Do not stop preparing unless DUO confirms that you do not need to take an exam.
After you request an adjustment
Keep practicing the exam skill, but avoid making assumptions about the exact adjustment until DUO confirms it. Save messages and letters so you can bring the right information on exam day.