Einbürgerungstest / Leben in Deutschland
The Einbürgerungstest is a required civics test for German citizenship. It includes 33 questions about German society, history, and political system.
Number of questions
33 questions
Duration
60 minutes
Passing score
17 correct answers (50%)
Exam fee
€25
Language
German
Where to sit it
Accredited BAMF centres
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Demokratie und Rechtsstaat
Parliament, the Constitutional Court, citizens’ rights
Geschichte Deutschlands
World War II, reunification, the Federal Republic
Gesellschaft und Kultur
Living together, holidays, German customs and traditions
Wirtschaft und Arbeit
Social security, labour rights, health insurance
Geografie Deutschlands
The federal states, major cities, neighbouring countries
Grundrechte
Freedom of speech, equality, the right to asylum and citizenship
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