Passing the German Citizenship Test (Leben in Deutschland or Einbürgerungstest) is crucial for obtaining citizenship and some visa types in Germany. Successfully completing this citizenship test demonstrates your knowledge of German law, social order, and living conditions.
The test includes 33 questions, with three specific to your federal state. For more detailed guidance on preparing for the test, explore our comprehensive guide: Naturalization test in Germany.
Select your state for the German naturalization test
Baden-Württemberg
If you reside in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, you can access and answer specific questions tailored to your state.
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Bavaria (Bayern)
If you’re living in Bavaria (Bayern), Germany, you can respond to questions relevant to your state.
Berlin
For residents of Berlin, Germany, you can engage with questions specifically designed for your region.
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Brandenburg
If you live in Brandenburg, Germany, you can answer questions that apply to your state.
Bremen
If you live in Bremen, Germany, you can access and answer the specific questions for your state.
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Hamburg
Residents of Hamburg, Germany, can answer questions tailored to their region.
Hesse (Hessen)
If you reside in Hesse, Germany, these state-specific questions are available for you.
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
For those living in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, state-relevant questions can be answered here.
Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen)
Residents of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany, can respond to questions specific to their state.
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North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
If you reside in North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany, you can access relevant questions for your region.
Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz)
If you reside in Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz), Germany, you can answer citizenship-related questions specific to your state
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Saarland
For those living in Saarland, state-specific citizenship questions are available for German naturalization Test.
Saxony (Sachsen)
Residents of Saxony (Sachsen), Germany, can access citizenship-related questions tailored to their region.
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Saxony-Anhalt (Sachsen-Anhalt)
If you live in Saxony-Anhalt (Sachsen-Anhalt), Germany, you can answer relevant citizenship questions.
Schleswig-Holstein
For those in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, specific citizenship questions are provided.
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Thuringia (Thüringen)
If you reside in Thuringia (Thüringen), Germany, you can respond to state-specific citizenship questions.
German naturalization test (Einbürgerungstest) explained
The Einbürgerungstest (or Leben in Deutschland test) consists of 33 multiple-choice questions, completed with pen and paper. Questions are randomly drawn from a pool of 460, with 30 covering general topics (social system, rights, daily life) and 3 specific to your state.
• Passing Score: 17/33 correct answers.
• Time Limit: 60 minutes (most finish in ~10 minutes).
• Results: The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees mails your certificate within a month.
Important notice on naturalization test in Germany
The English translations within the Leben in Deutschland or Einbürgerungstest are provided solely to aid your understanding. The official test does not include English questions or answers. The questions and answers available on this site have been sourced from the official website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees in Germany and translated into English, as well as Turkish. Vasistdas.de is not responsible for the accuracy or currency of the information provided.