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Practise the “Leben in Deutschland” test online
The “Leben in Deutschland” test is the final test of the orientation course. It uses the same questions as the citizenship test — practising here prepares you for both.
- questions in the test
- 33 (30 + 3 on your state)
- Time
- 60 minutes
- Pass mark
- 15 correct
- For naturalisation
- from 17 correct
Difference from the citizenship test
| Leben in Deutschland | Citizenship test | |
|---|---|---|
| When | after the orientation course | before applying for naturalisation |
| Questions | 33 from the full catalogue | 33 from the full catalogue |
| Time | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Pass mark | 15 correct | 17 correct |
| Registration | via the integration course provider | at a test centre, 25 euros |
If you score at least 17 points in the “Leben in Deutschland” test, you can also use it to prove the knowledge required for naturalisation — no second test needed.
What is asked
The questions come from three areas: “Living in a democracy”, “History and responsibility” and “People and society” — plus three questions on your federal state. You can find all questions with answers by topic and by federal state.
Frequently asked questions about the “Leben in Deutschland” test
What is the “Leben in Deutschland” test for?
It is the final test of the orientation course within the integration course. Together with the DTZ language test at level B1, it leads to the “Zertifikat Integrationskurs”. With at least 17 points it also proves the knowledge required for naturalisation.
How many questions do I need to get right?
You pass with 15 out of 33 correct answers. For naturalisation it counts from 17 correct answers.
Is it the same question catalogue as for the citizenship test?
Yes. Both tests use the BAMF’s full question catalogue: 300 general questions and 10 questions per federal state. The test has 33 questions and you get 60 minutes.
When is the test date?
The test takes place on a separate date after the orientation course. Your integration course provider will tell you the date.
Can I practise the “Leben in Deutschland” test online?
Yes — with exactly the questions of the official catalogue, for example on this website. The test itself, however, is taken in writing under supervision.
Sources
- BAMF: Abschlussprüfung mit Zertifikat (page dated 12.10.2026, in German)
- BAMF: Einbürgerung in Deutschland (page dated 12.10.2026, in German)
Summary by this website, not legal advice. Only information from the BAMF and your course provider is binding.