Since March, 15th, 2006 examination in civil integration (Basisexamen Inburgering) is a necessary condition for applicants for reception long-term (over three months) the Dutch visa: the state considers them as potential competitors of citizenship of the country. Examination is obligatory for applicants is more senior 16 and is more younger 65 years. Its cost Ђ350. The idea of introduction of examination as to one of measures on toughening of the immigration legislation belongs to the minister of immigration to Rita Verdonk. The requirement about passing an examination does not extend on citizens of EU, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and Switzerland. Clearing for the persons possessing the diploma about high level of possession by the Dutch language either having serious physical or mental problems (in the presence of the conclusion of the doctor) is provided.