Practice for the German citizenship test with Road to Germany
All 460 questions of the “Leben in Deutschland” test (Einbürgerungstest) with explanations, a timed mock exam and translations in 12 languages. In the browser, on iPhone and Android.
- 460questions (300 general + 160 state)
- 33 / 60mock exam: questions / minutes
- 12languages for UI and explanations
- €0in the browser, no account
What is the German citizenship test?
The Einbürgerungstest (“Leben in Deutschland” test) is one of the requirements for German naturalization. It covers Germany’s legal system, society and everyday life. In the test you answer 33 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes: 30 from the general catalog and 3 about your federal state (Bundesland). According to BAMF you need at least 17 correct answers to pass. The test itself is in German.
For binding information on registration, fees and procedure, see the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).
How Road to Germany helps you practice
- All 460 questions from the public question catalog: 300 general questions plus 10 for each of the 16 federal states.
- Instant feedback with explanations after every answer, plus a word glossary, so you understand the content instead of memorizing it.
- Mock exam with 33 questions in 60 minutes, followed by a list of questions to review.
- Translations in 12 languages for interface, questions and explanations; the real test stays in German.
- Bookmarks, statistics and streaks to help you practice regularly.
- Checklist and quick check introduce typical naturalization requirements as a study aid (not legal advice).
Practice in your language
The web app is available in 12 languages. Pick yours – questions stay in German with the translation and explanation right next to them:
Citizenship test questions by federal state
Three questions in the test are about your federal state. All state questions with answers (in German):
- Einbürgerungstest Baden-Württemberg
- Einbürgerungstest Bayern
- Einbürgerungstest Berlin
- Einbürgerungstest Brandenburg
- Einbürgerungstest Bremen
- Einbürgerungstest Hamburg
- Einbürgerungstest Hessen
- Einbürgerungstest Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Einbürgerungstest Niedersachsen
- Einbürgerungstest Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Einbürgerungstest Rheinland-Pfalz
- Einbürgerungstest Saarland
- Einbürgerungstest Sachsen
- Einbürgerungstest Sachsen-Anhalt
- Einbürgerungstest Schleswig-Holstein
- Einbürgerungstest Thüringen
Apps for iPhone and Android
Practice on the go, with learning content stored on your device. No account, no cloud sync, and no subscription. Current offers are only on the App Store and Google Play pages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the German citizenship test (Leben in Deutschland)?
A knowledge test about Germany’s legal system, society and way of life, and one of the requirements for naturalization. It is administered under the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) at approved test centers, for example adult education centers (Volkshochschulen).
How many questions are in the German citizenship test?
The catalog has 460 questions: 300 general questions and 160 state questions (10 per federal state). The test itself has 33 questions – 30 general and 3 about your state – with a 60-minute time limit. According to BAMF you pass with at least 17 correct answers.
Is Road to Germany free?
Current offers are only on the App Store and Google Play pages. There is no subscription. The web app does not need an account.
Which languages are supported?
German, English, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Persian (Farsi), Pashto, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian and Kurdish. Translations help you understand the questions; the real test is taken in German.
Is Road to Germany an official BAMF app?
No. Road to Germany is an independent study app by Red Azul LLC and does not represent Germany, BAMF or the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI). The questions come from the publicly available question catalog. For binding information, see BAMF.
Do I need an account?
No. You can start practicing immediately. There is no account, and progress is not synced in the cloud.
Independent and transparent
Road to Germany is an independent study app by Red Azul LLC. It does not represent Germany, BAMF or BMI and is not legal advice. We do not promise a test result – we help you practice.
Sources
- BAMF – Einbürgerung / Test „Leben in Deutschland“
- BMI – Informationen zur Einbürgerung
- Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz (StAG)
- BAMF-NAvI – Integrationskurse finden
Publisher
Road to Germany is built and published by Red Azul LLC (Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA). Legal: Impressum · Privacy · Data deletion.