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Guides 28

LiD · Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest

One BAMF question catalogue, two uses: the test at the end of the Orientierungskurs and the citizenship test.

Site officiel
Comment réserverOrganisme de formationWaiting time for a test date depends on the test centre; not published.
Épreuves1· 60 minTest Leben in Deutschland / Einbürgerungstest
Seuil de réussite15/33LiD: ≥ 15 of 33. For naturalisation: ≥ 17 of 33.
Coût€25

Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest (LiD, BAMF) est une seule épreuve : Test Leben in Deutschland / Einbürgerungstest. Seuil de réussite : LiD: ≥ 15 of 33. Coût : Einbürgerungstest: €25. Résultat : BAMF sends a certificate of your result. Vérifié 2026-09-29.

Dates, lieux et délais d'attente

No national dates. LiD: set by your course provider at the end of the Orientierungskurs. Einbürgerungstest: your Einbürgerungsbehörde names test centres near you; book a date there. source

  1. 1Livrevia votre organisme de cours d'intégration
  2. 2ExamenNo national dates
  3. 3RésultatBAMF sends a certificate of your result
  4. 4AttestationNo expiry is stated on the checked pages.

Où

At BAMF test centres (Prüfstellen) near you; ask your Einbürgerungsbehörde. source

Attente & résultats

Waiting time for a test date depends on the test centre; not published. source

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. source

Coût & repassage

Einbürgerungstest: €25. LiD within the Integrationskurs: self-payer price not published. source

With fewer than 17 correct answers you can take the Einbürgerungstest again; no maximum is given. source

En bref

WhoIntegrationskurs participants (end of the 100-UE Orientierungskurs) and people applying for naturalisation.[1]
Format33 questions, 4 answer options each, 60 minutes[2]
Contenu30 on democracy, history and society + 3 on your Bundesland (federal state)[3]
Catalogue310 questions per state: 300 general + 10 for the state[4]
Seuil de réussiteLiD: ≥ 15 of 33. For naturalisation: ≥ 17 of 33.[2]
CoûtEinbürgerungstest: €25[3]
RésultatBAMF sends a certificate of your personal test result.[3]

Épreuves60 min au total

Test Leben in Deutschland / Einbürgerungstest60 min
Test Leben in Deutschland / EinbürgerungstestConnaissances · 33 questions: 30 general + 3 about your Bundesland
60 min
Format
Questionnaire with 33 multiple-choice questions at a test centre (Prüfstelle).
Questions / tâches
33 questions: 30 general + 3 about your Bundesland
Types de tâches
One correct answer out of 4. Topics: democracy, history, society; your federal state.
Notation
Integration course: pass with ≥ 15 correct. Naturalisation: ≥ 17 correct.
Aides autorisées
Not stated on the official pages[2]

Notation, résultats et repassage

1

Two pass marks

For the Integrationskurs you need at least 15 of 33 correct. For naturalisation you need at least 17 of 33.[2]

2

LiD with 17+ counts for naturalisation

LiD and Einbürgerungstest use the same catalogue. 17 or more correct answers in LiD also prove the civic knowledge needed for naturalisation (StAG §10).[2]

3

Zertifikat Integrationskurs

Pass LiD and reach B1 in the DTZ, and you get the Zertifikat Integrationskurs.[2]

4

Result certificate

After the Einbürgerungstest BAMF sends you a certificate (Bescheinigung) of your personal result. In September 2026 BAMF said it was evaluating tests up to exam date 2026-07-09.[3]

5

Repassages

With fewer than 17 correct answers you can take the Einbürgerungstest again. No maximum is given.[3]

Ce qui est vraiment évalué

Tiré des descriptions officielles des tâches et des niveaux — pas de questions divulguées.

Ce qui est évalué

  • Democracy, history and society in Germany — 30 of the 33 questions.
  • 3 questions about your own Bundesland: learn the 10 state questions for the state where you live.
  • The Orientierungskurs covers the legal order, history and culture, rights, living together, and values such as religious freedom and equality of men and women.
  • All questions are multiple choice with 4 options — reading the question carefully matters.
  • The catalogue is public: 300 general + 10 state questions in the BAMF Online-Testcenter.
Source [1]

Règles à connaître

Parcours & niveaux1
Part of the Zertifikat Integrationskurs

The Zertifikat Integrationskurs needs DTZ B1 plus a passed LiD.[2]

Inscription2
Where to register (citizenship test)

Your Einbürgerungsbehörde (naturalisation office) advises you and names test centres (Prüfstellen) near you; you register there.[3]

LiD in the Integrationskurs

LiD is the final test of the 100-UE Orientierungskurs; your course provider organises it.[1]

Coûts & paiement1
Frais

The Einbürgerungstest costs €25.[3]

Dispenses2
Who does not need the test

No Einbürgerungstest if you have a German school-leaving certificate (Schulabschluss), or if illness, disability or age make it impossible.[3]

Guest-worker generation

The 2024 reform says former guest workers only need to show oral German and do not need to take the naturalisation test.[5]

Le jour de l'examen

  1. 1
    60 minutes for 33 questions

    You get one questionnaire with 33 questions and 4 answers each; you have 60 minutes.[2]

  2. 2
    Questions about your state

    3 of the 33 questions are about the Bundesland where you live.[3]

Changements récents et prévus

  1. En vigueurNew questions in the catalogue

    BAMF announced a change of the Einbürgerungstestverordnung with new questions in LiD (circular 09/2024 of 2024-06-28). Old practice lists may be out of date — use the current online catalogue.[6]

  2. En vigueurCitizenship reform

    New citizenship law in force since 2024-06-27; the test (≥ 17 of 33) remains the usual proof of civic knowledge.[7]

Questions fréquentes

Quelles sont les épreuves de Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest ?

Test Leben in Deutschland / Einbürgerungstest (60 min).

Quelle est la note de réussite pour Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest ?

LiD: ≥ 15 of 33. For naturalisation: ≥ 17 of 33. source

Combien coûte Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest ?

Einbürgerungstest: €25. LiD within the Integrationskurs: self-payer price not published. source

Comment s’inscrire à Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest ?

No national dates. LiD: set by your course provider at the end of the Orientierungskurs. Einbürgerungstest: your Einbürgerungsbehörde names test centres near you; book a date there. source

Combien de temps faut-il attendre pour Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest ?

Waiting time for a test date depends on the test centre; not published. source

Quand reçoit-on le résultat de 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. source

Que se passe-t-il en cas d’échec à Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest ?

With fewer than 17 correct answers you can take the Einbürgerungstest again; no maximum is given. source

Où passer Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest ?

At BAMF test centres (Prüfstellen) near you; ask your Einbürgerungsbehörde. source

Sources officielles

Vérifié le 2026-09-29. Les règles changent — la page officielle fait toujours foi.

  1. [1]
    Integrationskurs: Inhalt und Ablauf BAMF · date de la page 2025-04-30
  2. [2]
  3. [3]
  4. [4]
  5. [5]
    Modernisation of citizenship law Bundesregierung · date de la page 2024-01-19
  6. [6]
  7. [7]
    Das neue Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht seit 27.06.2024 (FAQ) Auswärtiges Amt · date de la page 2024-06-27

Rédigé avec l'aide de l'IA à partir des pages officielles (BAMF, g.a.s.t., Goethe-Institut, telc et d'autres sources officielles) · pas encore relu par un enseignant · la page officielle fait toujours foi