Official BAMF question catalogue · 2026
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for preparing the German naturalisation test.
Practise the Einbürgerungstest (German naturalisation test) with the official question catalogue — every question, answer and explanation in two languages. German first, your language right beneath it.
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Features
Everything you need to pass
Ten features built for the real Einbürgerungstest — with bilingual preparation at the centre.
Bilingual — German + your language
Every question, answer and explanation in two languages. You learn the exact German wording and understand what it means.
Official BAMF question catalogue
Based on the official “Leben in Deutschland” (Life in Germany) question catalogue.
Exam simulation
33 questions, 60 minutes, 17 correct to pass — exactly like the real exam.
90-minute rush
The 60 most important questions in 90 minutes — for the last stretch before the exam.
Study and test mode
See the answer straight away, or only after you submit — you decide.
Questions for your Bundesland
All 16 states with their 10 state-specific questions.
Picture questions
Coats of arms, flags and ballot papers — practise them visually.
Statistics and pass probability
Your average, pass rate, strongest topic and weakest topic.
Bookmarks and mistake review
Flag questions and go back over the ones you got wrong.
Dark mode
Comfortable reading in both light and dark themes.
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How it works
Exam-ready in three steps
Choose your language and Bundesland
Pick your language and your state — the app puts together exactly your 310 questions.
Practise in study mode
Work through the questions in two languages, with an instant explanation for every one.
Simulate the exam
33 questions, 60 minutes — pass the simulation, pass the real exam.
Illustration of the in-app figure — not a guarantee of any exam result.
Exam facts
What is the Einbürgerungstest?
The Einbürgerungstest consists of 33 questions in 60 minutes. Anyone who answers 17 questions correctly has passed. 30 questions are general, 3 are about your Bundesland.
The full catalogue contains 300 general questions plus 10 for each Bundesland. For you, exactly 310 questions count — not the 460 you often see advertised. The exam costs €25 per attempt and you can retake it as often as you need.
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Sample exam
Try it out — bilingual, right in your browser
A real taste of it: German on top, your language beneath, explanation once you check your answer.
Welches ist das Wappen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?
Which one is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?
Explanation
Der Bundesadler auf goldenem Grund ist das Wappen der Bundesrepublik.
The federal eagle on a golden background is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic.
In Deutschland können Bürger frei ihre Meinung sagen, weil …
In Germany, citizens can express their opinion freely because …
Explanation
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht im Grundgesetz.
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in the Grundgesetz (Basic Law).
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Official catalogue
Based on the official BAMF question catalogue “Leben in Deutschland” (Life in Germany).
Last updated
Questions as of 21.07.2026, including the new questions added since March 2024.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions does the Einbürgerungstest have?
The test has 33 questions. 30 are general and 3 are about your Bundesland.
How many do I need to get right?
You need to answer 17 of the 33 questions correctly in order to pass.
How long does the exam take?
You have 60 minutes for all 33 questions.
What does the test cost?
The actual exam costs €25 per attempt. However, this app is 100% free, and you can take the mock exam in the app unlimited times for free, even if you fail.
Is the exam in German?
Yes, the real exam is in German only. That is why you practise in two languages: German with a translation.
How many questions are there in total?
The catalogue has 300 general questions plus 160 state-specific ones. For you, exactly 310 count.
What happens if I fail?
For the real exam, you can retake it as often as you need, but you must pay €25 each time. In our app, you can retry unlimited times for free.
Is the app free?
Yes, the app is free and funded by ads — for iOS and Android.
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