Guide to the Einbürgerungstest
Clear answers to questions the question catalog alone cannot answer — registration, certificates, waiting times, study plans, and current reforms. Updated August 2026.
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Einbürgerungstest vs. Leben in Deutschland: What Is the Difference?
Both exams use the same official question catalog, the same 33 questions, and the same time limit. What matters is what you need the…
Read article →Register for the Einbürgerungstest: Dates, Costs and Process
You do not book the Einbürgerungstest directly with the BAMF — you register with an accredited test centre near you, usually a…
Read article →Einbürgerungstest Results: Waiting Time and Certificate
Your test centre does not mark your paper — the BAMF evaluates centrally. That is why results take weeks, and the VHS cannot tell you…
Read article →14-Day Study Plan for the Einbürgerungstest
You do not need all 460 questions in the full catalog — only 310 for your federal state. This plan targets the largest topic blocks and…
Read article →Failed the Einbürgerungstest — What Now?
Failing is not the end. You can retake the test as many times as needed. What matters is learning from the result instead of repeating the…
Read article →Citizenship Law and Einbürgerungstest: Current Status
Since the 2024 reform, naturalization is faster and dual citizenship is possible — but requirements on democratic values are stricter. The…
Read article →Common questions
Is the Einbürgerungstest the same as Leben in Deutschland?
Same questions and format (33 in 60 min), different purpose. LiD pass for integration course: 15/33. For citizenship: 17/33. See the full comparison guide.
How much does the Einbürgerungstest cost?
€25 per attempt at an accredited test centre (§ 2 EinbTestV). Retakes cost the same each time.
Can I take the test in English?
No. The exam is in German only. Passbereit helps you prepare in English, but the exam itself has no English version.
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