Einbürgerungstest North Rhine-Westphalia

State capital: Düsseldorf
10 state questions in the catalog

For naturalisation in North Rhine-Westphalia you take the Einbürgerungstest. It’s the same citizenship test as everywhere in Germany, plus questions about your own Bundesland. The official catalog holds 300 federal questions and 10 that belong only to North Rhine-Westphalia. Your test is drawn from that catalog: 33 questions, 60 minutes, 17 correct answers to pass. Around 92% pass (BAMF). Prepared properly, you’ll be one of them on the first try. That’s exactly what Klartest is built for: you practise every official question, including the 10 for North Rhine-Westphalia, with explanations in your language. Not just the right answer, but why it’s right, and which words in the question matter. You’ll sit the test knowing what to expect.

How the test works

questions: 33
correct to pass: 17
minutes: 60
per attempt: €25

You won’t get the result the same day: BAMF grades all tests centrally. Expect several weeks, sometimes up to three months depending on the backlog. You can retake as often as you need. But you pay the €25 again each time and wait for the next free seat. That’s why passing on the first attempt is worth it.

The 10 questions about North Rhine-Westphalia

10 questions in the official catalog belong only to North Rhine-Westphalia. They ask, for example, about the coat of arms, the Landtag (state parliament) or the state capital, Düsseldorf.

With Klartest you practise the 10 official questions for North Rhine-Westphalia together with the 300 federal ones. Every question explained, in your language.

Booking a seat: be early

You usually take the test at a Volkshochschule (adult education centre). Test dates typically run monthly, and they fill up. In bigger cities you can easily wait 2–3 months for a seat, in some places longer. Register before you feel done studying. The wait for your test date is your study time.

Common questions

Which questions come up in the Einbürgerungstest in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Your test has 33 questions from the official catalog: drawn from the 300 federal questions and the 10 questions about North Rhine-Westphalia. 17 correct answers are enough to pass.

How much does the citizenship test cost in North Rhine-Westphalia?

€25 per attempt. The fee is set nationwide. You can retake as often as you need, but you pay the full fee each time.

Where do I register for the test in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Usually at a Volkshochschule near you. Dates typically run monthly, but they’re often booked out weeks to months ahead. Registering early pays off.

Do I need to study separately for the 10 state questions?

Yes, but it’s a small job: there are exactly 10, and they’re fixed. With Klartest you practise them together with the 300 federal questions, with explanations in your language.

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