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“Leben in Deutschland” test · official BAMF question catalogue

German citizenship test: all questions with answers

In the app in 10 languages:

Download on the App Store Or: see the questions for your state

Citizenship test questions by topic

The questions for the citizenship test and the “Leben in Deutschland” test, from basic rights and elections to history – each with the correct answer.

Questions for your state

Every state has 10 questions of its own, and three of them will be in your test.

How the citizenship test works

Four steps to your certificate. You can practise the test itself in the app beforehand, with the same rules and a running clock.

  1. 1

    Register

    At a test centre near you, usually the Volkshochschule (adult education centre).

  2. 2

    Take the test

    33 questions in 60 minutes: 30 general ones and 3 about your state.

  3. 3

    Pass

    17 correct answers are enough for citizenship.

  4. 4

    Get your result

    The certificate arrives by post a few weeks later.

Start the mock test in the app

Understand it in your language

The test itself is in German – the translations help you understand every question. Pick the language you learn best in.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions do I need to answer correctly?

For citizenship, at least 17 out of 33. In the “Leben in Deutschland” test at the end of the orientation course, 15 correct answers are enough to pass the course.

What is the difference between the citizenship test and the “Leben in Deutschland” test?

Both use the same question catalogue. The “Leben in Deutschland” test concludes the orientation course. If you answer 17 or more questions correctly, your certificate also qualifies for your citizenship application.

Are these exactly the questions in the test?

Yes. All test questions come from the official BAMF catalogue. On this website you’ll find every question with its correct answer, and in the app you practise them with the mock test.

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Can I take the test in another language?

For practising, yes: in the app you learn the questions and take the mock test in English, Turkish, Arabic or one of the other languages. Once you know the answers, switch to German and practise until you pass the mock test in German too. The official exam itself is only in German – this way you’re well prepared for it.

Which state questions will I get?

The questions for the state where you are registered as a resident. This applies even if you take the test in another state: what counts is your registered address (Anmeldung), not where the test centre is. Three of your state’s ten questions will be in your test.