Turkish people need an integration diploma for permanent residence
Turkish citizens who apply for a permanent residence permit from 1 January 2025 must be able to present an integration diploma. The government took this measure at the beginning of 2022 because it is desirable for this group to integrate as well. A transitional period has been in effect for the past three years. This period will end on 1 January 2025.
In addition to the permanent residence permit, this also applies to an EU residence permit for long-term residents and a residence permit on non-temporary humanitarian grounds after a stay as a family member or a relative.
Standstill clause
Turkish people who fall under the so-called standstill clause of the association law between the EU and Turkey will not have to show an integration diploma after 1 January 2025 if they apply for a residence permit on non-temporary humanitarian grounds after residing as a family member or a relative. This may concern, for example, the Turkish citizens who work in the Netherlands as employees or their family members.
Comply with other requirements
If the application for a permanent residence permit is submitted before 1 January 2025, it is not necessary to submit an integration diploma. The condition here is that the other requirements have been met before 1 January 2025, for example that someone has sufficient income.
Exemption
In some cases, someone can receive an exemption or waiver from the measure. For example, if someone is younger than 18 or has reached the AOW.
More information about this measure can be found via this link: Civic integration for more secure residence permit and naturalisation and in the letter to the Parliament*.
*Only in Dutch