How to Book the Einbürgerungstest: Step by Step

The Einbürgerungstest is a required step for most people applying for German citizenship. Here's how booking actually works.

Step 1: Find an approved test centre

You don't take the test at a government office. It's run by approved centres — most commonly a Volkshochschule (VHS), but also some other adult-education providers. Look for a centre near you that offers the Einbürgerungstest (not only the "Leben in Deutschland" test, though they use the same questions).

Step 2: Register and pay the fee

You register directly with the centre for a test date. There is a fee (commonly around €25 — confirm the current amount with your centre). You'll usually need to bring valid photo ID on the day.

Step 3: Prepare with the official catalogue

Because the whole question catalogue is public, preparation is straightforward:

• Learn the 300 general questions by theme.
• Revise the 10 questions for your federal state.
• Sit full 33-question, 60-minute mock tests until you're comfortably above the 17-mark pass line.

GermanPass mock tests mirror the real format, so the test itself feels like one more practice run.

Step 4: Sit the test and collect your certificate

You answer 33 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes. Pass, and you receive a certificate — this is what you submit as part of your naturalisation application to your local Einbürgerungsbehörde.

Always use the official source

Fees, eligibility and the naturalisation process can change and vary by region. Confirm everything before you act: BAMF — Einbürgerungstest. Then start working through full mock tests so you're ready on the day.