Information about the Citizenship test

During the exam you will receive a test booklet with 33 questions. For each question you must choose the correct answer from four possibilities. If you answer at least 17 questions correctly, you will have passed the test. After passing the test, you will receive a certificate with your test score from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). You will need to present this certificate as proof of your civic knowledge to the naturalisation authorities or "Einbürgerungsbehörde" (the authorities responsible for citizenship questions). If you answer less than 17 questions correctly, you may repeat the test. With the following link, you can click onto a catalogue of practice questions to prepare for the test.

How to register for the test

Step 1:
Click on the desired date in the list and complete your registration. Please note that the test fee (€25) is due at registration! Accepted payment method: PayPal.

Step 2:
Download the registration form (participant registration form), fill it out, sign it, and scan it.

Step 3:
Upload the completed and signed registration form along with a copy of your ID on the specified platform.

Please Note:

The following documents are required to complete your registration:

• Participant registration form (Teilnehmermeldebogen)
• Copy of ID

Without the completed and signed registration form and a copy of your ID, we cannot register you! Completing and signing the registration form is mandatory!

Once processed by our school, you will receive a confirmation of registration per email.

Alternatively, you can register for the test in person at one of our locations.

You will then receive a certificate from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees with your personal test results. This certificate can be used to demonstrate civic knowledge to the Citizenship authority. If you answer fewer than 17 questions correctly, you can retake the test. For more detailed information, please visit the BAMF website.

Important information for registration and test execution

• Please note the registration deadline; spaces are limited!
• Remember to bring a valid ID document for registration and on the test day:
  - Do you have a residence permit? Then you must present your valid residence permit and passport. The residence permit is not an ID document unless it includes "Identity Replacement"; in that case, it serves as a passport substitute.
  - Are you an EU citizen? Then bring your valid national ID or passport.
  - Do you have a temporary or tolerated stay permit? Then also bring your passport.
  - Important! You can only be admitted to the test if you have valid identification documents with you.
• The test fee is €25 and is due upon registration.
• Your results will be sent to you directly by BAMF by mail.
• Here you can find the latest status of test evaluations.
• The Citizenship test takes place in our school in Ingolstadt.
• If you also need a certificate of your language proficiency (level B1), you can also take the telc German B1 certification exam with us.

Important înformation for (former) participants of an integration course

Please note: The publicly available Citizenship tests are not suitable for (former) participants of an integration course. Please contact us.

For more information on the Citizenship test process, visit the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees website: https://bit.ly/Einbürgerung_in_Deutschland, and find the question catalog in the BAMF online test center here: http://bit.ly/BAMF_Fragenkatalog.

If you have any questions, we are happy to advise you!

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