Who needs to take the exam?
Go to ind.nl to see if your require a provisional residence permit (MVV). If you require an MVV, you need to pass the BIB. You will only be able to apply for an MVV from the IND afterwards.
If your partner needs an MVV, you need to wait until your partner passes the BIB. You will be able to apply for an MVV from the IND for your partner afterwards.
Read more about the provisional residence permit (MVV) on ind.nl.
Who does not need to take the exam?
In some situations you do not need to take the BIB, even if you do need an MVV. We call this an exemption.
Are you unable to take the BIB? For example due to an illness or disability? Then you may not need to take the BIB either, even though you require an MVV. We call this a dispensation.