When do I get my result? DTZ, Leben in Deutschland and Goethe/telc
How long you wait for your result and how you receive it, per exam.
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From the official BAMF catalogue. You see the official answer after each question.
DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1)
g.a.s.t. sends results to BAMF about 2.5 weeks after the test; after BAMF checks them, your certificate or result sheet goes to your test centre.
LiD · Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest
BAMF sends a certificate of your result. In September 2026 BAMF said it was evaluating tests taken up to 2026-07-09, so expect several weeks.
A1 · Start Deutsch 1 (Goethe / telc)
Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre.
A2 · Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2
Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre.
B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1
Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre.
B2 · Goethe-Zertifikat B2 / telc Deutsch B2
Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre.
Naturalisation in Germany · Einbürgerung
No national decision period is published; it depends on your local office.
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