Exceptions
The law does not apply to:
- Dutch nationals (but see below for earlier drafts of the law);
- people from EU countries, EEA countries, Switzerland and Turkey;
- minors (under 18);
- people over 65 years;
- people who spent 8 or more years or more in the Netherlands while minors and subject to compulsory education)
- people who have school diplomas, certificates etc. of Dutch-language education, for example people educated in Suriname;
- people who are sent by their companies to work in the Netherlands (expats);
- students
In 2010, a Dutch judge ruled that the law did not apply to Turkish citizens, because of an association treaty between the European Union and Turkey.
Read more about this topic: Integration Law For Immigrants To The Netherlands
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