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📝 German Naturalization Test (Einbürgerungstest)

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge

The Einbürgerungstest is an official examination for people who want to become German citizens. It tests knowledge about Germany’s legal system, society, and living conditions, as well as history and culture. Passing the test is a requirement for most applicants seeking naturalization in Germany.

🎯 Purpose

The test ensures that immigrants understand the basics of life in Germany, including:

  • ⚖️ Democratic principles
  • 🛡️ Rights and responsibilities of citizens
  • 📜 German history and culture
  • 🏛️ Political and social systems

It promotes integration and helps new citizens participate actively in German society. 🤝

📊 Structure

  • The test consists of 33 multiple-choice questions ❓
  • Questions are drawn from a set of 310 official questions provided by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) 📚
  • To pass, you must answer at least 17 out of 33 questions correctly (≈51% correct) ✅
  • The questions cover both general topics and state-specific topics (Bundesland-specific) 🏞️

📚 Topics Covered

1. 🏛️ Politics and Democracy

  • ⚖️ Basic principles of the German constitution (Grundgesetz)
  • 🛡️ Rights and duties of citizens
  • 🏢 Federal government structure, Bundestag, Bundesrat
  • 🗳️ Political parties and their roles

2. 🕰️ History and Responsibility

  • 📜 Key historical events in Germany (e.g., Weimar Republic, Nazi era, World Wars)
  • ✌️ Post-war Germany and reunification
  • 🌍 Germany in the EU and international relations

3. 🏠 Society and Living in Germany

  • 🏥🎓 Social security system, healthcare, and education
  • ⚖️🚓 Law and order, justice system
  • ☕🎉 Everyday life and cultural norms
  • 🌱♻️ Environmental awareness and sustainability

4. 🗺️ State-Specific Questions

  • 🏰 Each Bundesland has 10 additional questions specific to its history, culture, and government
  • ❓ Applicants answer 3 of these questions during the test, only for the state that they are registered.

👤 Who Takes the Test

  • Immigrants seeking German citizenship, usually after 8 years of legal residence 🏠 (can be shorter under certain circumstances)
  • Exemptions exist for people with certain disabilities or insufficient language skills ♿🗣️

📖 Preparation

  • BAMF provides a question catalog online 💻
  • Preparation courses are offered by adult education centers (Volkshochschulen) 🏫 and integration courses
  • Many applicants use practice tests to familiarize themselves with the format 📝

✅ After the Test

  • If you pass, the test certificate is valid for lifetime use for naturalization purposes 🏅
  • Failing the test means you can retake it, usually after preparation 🔄

Note: The wording of individual questions and answers may differ slightly from the original questions used. The image descriptions are provided from the perspective of the person viewing the image.

The questions of this site have been imported from the official BAMF site. You can find the pdf here. The questions are up to date as of 07.05.2025.