Overview
The Einbürgerungstest is the nationwide naturalisation test in Germany. It is set out in the Einbürgerungstestverordnung, a federal regulation. The questions come from a catalogue published in the regulation, and the question sheets themselves are not published.
Exam pattern
| Part | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Multiple choice, one correct answer out of four |
| Questions | 33 per sheet, of which 3 relate to the federal state where you live |
| Pass mark | At least 17 of 33 correct |
| Time | 60 minutes, under supervision |
| Sheets | 100 question sheets are drawn up from the catalogue |
A certificate in a uniform format is issued on passing. It remains valid if you move to another state.
Fees
Where the test is run through test centres named by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), BAMF charges a flat fee of 25 euros per participant.
How to apply
You agree a test date with a test centre named by your naturalisation authority and show an official identity document on the day. A course provider that is not itself a test centre can arrange a test date with a centre for its own participants. Some states run the test themselves through their own offices.
How many questions must I answer correctly?
17 of 33 within 60 minutes.
How much does the test cost?
25 euros per participant where BAMF test centres are used, according to the regulation.