Practice the German Citizenship Test — Free, Unlimited
33-question mock test with 60-minute timer. All 300 official BAMF questions plus 10 state-specific questions for your Bundesland. No ads, no daily limit.
What is the Leben in Deutschland test?
The Leben in Deutschland (Life in Germany) test, also called the Einbürgerungstest (citizenship test), is the official knowledge exam administered by the BAMF (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees). It checks knowledge of German democracy, history, geography, and society. The real test consists of 33 multiple-choice questions: 30 general questions and 3 questions specific to the Bundesland where you take it. You have 60 minutes and need at least 17 correct answers to pass.
Many take this test alongside Goethe B1 — the language requirement for German citizenship. Practice Goethe B1 here: Goethe-Zertifikat B1.
The Einbürgerungstest (also known as the Leben in Deutschland test) is the official German civic-knowledge exam that anyone applying for German citizenship through naturalization must pass. Here's a complete overview.
Test format
33 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, 17 of 33 to pass. 30 questions are general (Germany-wide), and 3 are specific to the Bundesland where you take the test.
Question pool
All questions come from the official BAMF catalog of 460 questions: 300 general + 16 × 10 state-specific. The catalog is published openly, so you can prepare 100% with the real questions.
Cost & eligibility
The official Einbürgerungstest costs €25 in 2026, taken at a BAMF-approved test center. Children under 16 and people with certain disabilities are exempt. Practicing here is free, unlimited, and ad-free.
How it differs from Leben in Deutschland
The Einbürgerungstest and the Leben in Deutschland test share one catalog of 460 questions and one format: 33 questions, 60 minutes. “Leben in Deutschland” is the test at the end of the BAMF integration course; as the “Einbürgerungstest” you take it for citizenship. The pass mark is what differs: 15 of 33 correct answers pass the test, but a citizenship application needs at least 17 of 33.
How to prepare for the Einbürgerungstest
- 1Read the official BAMF question catalog (300 general + 10 state-specific). Available on the BAMF website.
- 2Take a full 33-question mock test on this page to assess your starting level.
- 3Identify the categories you scored worst on (history, politics, geography, society) and re-read those questions in the catalog.
- 4Take 3–5 more mock tests over a week. Vary your selected Bundesland if you haven't decided where you'll take the real exam.
- 5When you consistently score 25+/33, book the real exam at a BAMF test center.
Pick your Bundesland
3 of the 33 questions will be specific to this state.
Frequently asked questions
Is this practice tool free?
Yes. It is free, with no ads and no daily limit. Practice as much as you want.
Where do the questions come from?
All questions are taken directly from the official BAMF question catalog (version of May 7, 2025). Same wording, same options as the real test.
How many questions do I need to answer correctly?
17 of 33 — same as the real BAMF exam. The test ends when you submit, or automatically after 60 minutes.
What is the difference between Leben in Deutschland and Einbürgerungstest?
Officially it is one test, “Leben in Deutschland”: 33 questions in 60 minutes, drawn from the same 460-question catalog. When you take it for citizenship, it is usually called the “Einbürgerungstest”. What differs is the pass mark: 15 of 33 correct answers pass the test (for example, at the end of the integration course), but citizenship requires at least 17 of 33.
How are state-specific questions chosen?
When you start a mock test, you select your Bundesland (e.g. Bavaria, Berlin). Three of the 33 questions will be drawn from that state's specific catalog of 10 questions.
What does the real test cost?
The official Einbürgerungstest costs €25 in 2026, taken at a BAMF-approved test center. Practice here is free.
Who has to take this test?
Anyone applying for German citizenship through naturalization, plus participants in BAMF integration courses (Leben in Deutschland version). Children under 16 and people with certain disabilities are exempt.
What happens if I refresh the page during the test?
Your answers and the timer are preserved as long as you stay in the same browser tab — refresh safely. If you close the tab or open the test in a new tab, your in-progress answers won't carry over.