Register for the naturalization test
Registration for the nationwide naturalization test, which assesses knowledge of the legal and social system as well as living conditions in Germany.
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Damit wir Register for the naturalization test mit dem zuständigen Einbürgerungsbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
How to proceed
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Registration with an authorized agency
Mostly adult education centers, online via the BAMF portal.
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Take the test
33 questions; 17 correct answers are required to pass.
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Certificate of Naturalization
To be attached to the application for naturalization.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals who wish to apply for naturalization and cannot provide proof in any other way.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Took the test without any preparation, using the 300 questions provided by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees
- •Missed the registration deadline for adult education centers
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Einbürgerungstest anmelden?▼
In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge
- Data quality
- 91 %