Naturalization Test (Einbürgerungstest): Format, Passing Score & Certificate

By passing the naturalization test, you demonstrate your knowledge of Germany’s legal system, society, and living conditions—this is a requirement for naturalization.
The test consists of 33 questions to be answered within 60 minutes. Each question has four answer options, from which you select the correct one. You pass the test if at least 17 answers are correct. Afterwards, you will receive a certificate of your result from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).
You can find more information here.

BAMF Processing Time & Certificate Delivery

Please note that the grading/processing time at BAMF is approximately 8 weeks.

After the test documents have been sent to BAMF, we cannot provide any further information regarding the evaluation of the test or the dispatch of certificates. BAMF sends the certificates directly to you by post.

If you have any questions about this, please contact BAMF.