How many questions does the Einbürgerungstest have?

33 questions, each with four options of which one is right: 30 from the general catalogue of 300 questions and 3 from the 10 questions about your federal state.

How many do I need to get right?

For citizenship at least 17 of 33, in 60 minutes. For the “Leben in Deutschland” test at the end of the orientation course (Orientierungskurs) 15 right answers are enough; with 17 it also counts as the Einbürgerungstest.

How much does the test cost?

The fee is 25 euros. You register at a test centre (Prüfstelle), for example an adult education centre (Volkshochschule). The BAMF marks the test and sends you the result.

What language is the test in?

German only. That is why every question here also shows the German original as in the exam: the translation helps you understand it, but in the test you will recognise it in German.

Where do the questions come from?

All questions come from the BAMF’s official catalogue. It does not mark the right answers, so we settled each answer twice, independently, and explained every question.

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Einbürgerungstest in English: every question answered and explained.

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The test has 33 questions: 30 from the general catalogue and 3 about your federal state (Bundesland). For citizenship you need 17 right in 60 minutes. Here every question is translated into English, with the German original as it appears in the exam, the right answer and an explanation.

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The format

Einbürgerungstest (citizenship)
- Questions: 33
- Time: 60 min
- To pass: 17 of 33
“Leben in Deutschland” (integration course)
- Questions: 33
- Time: 60 min
- To pass: 15 of 33

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Topics

Politics in a democracy151
History and responsibility92
People and society57
Your federal state160

A few questions with their answers.

Aufgabe 1

In Germany, people may openly speak out against the government because …

freedom of expression applies here.

In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil …

Why this answer

Aufgabe 2

In Germany, until their child is 14 years old, parents can decide whether the child takes part at school in …

religious education lessons.

In Deutschland können Eltern bis zum 14. Lebensjahr ihres Kindes entscheiden, ob es in der Schule am …

Why this answer

Aufgabe 3

Germany is a state under the rule of law (Rechtsstaat). What does this mean?

All residents and the state must obey the laws.

Deutschland ist ein Rechtsstaat. Was ist damit gemeint?

Why this answer

The 300 questions with answers

Questions about your federal state

Questions people ask.

How many questions does the Einbürgerungstest have?: 33 questions, each with four options of which one is right: 30 from the general catalogue of 300 questions and 3 from the 10 questions about your federal state.
How many do I need to get right?: For citizenship at least 17 of 33, in 60 minutes. For the “Leben in Deutschland” test at the end of the orientation course (Orientierungskurs) 15 right answers are enough; with 17 it also counts as the Einbürgerungstest.
How much does the test cost?: The fee is 25 euros. You register at a test centre (Prüfstelle), for example an adult education centre (Volkshochschule). The BAMF marks the test and sends you the result.
Can I retake the test?: Yes, as often as you need.
What language is the test in?: German only. That is why every question here also shows the German original as in the exam: the translation helps you understand it, but in the test you will recognise it in German.
Where do the questions come from?: All questions come from the BAMF’s official catalogue. It does not mark the right answers, so we settled each answer twice, independently, and explained every question.

Source

Questions and options: Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), Gesamtfragenkatalog for the “Leben in Deutschland” test and the Einbürgerungstest, as of 07.05.2025 (Annex 1 to the Einbürgerungstestverordnung). The English translation and the explanations are ours, written with AI; in the exam the questions are asked in German. The coats of arms, flags and photos come from Wikimedia Commons, the maps and ballot papers are drawn by us – authors and licences are listed under Image credits. This is not a government service.

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