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Swiss Citizenship Test Practice 2026

Practise for the knowledge test that many Swiss cantons and communes use in naturalisation. There is no single national test: your canton or commune decides how it checks your knowledge of Switzerland. These original questions cover the naturalisation rules, the political system, direct democracy, history, geography and everyday society.

  • الجنسية
  • سويسرا
  • عدد الأسئلة: 80
  • تمت المراجعة في 11 أكتوبر 2026

إجابة سريعة

الجهة المنظِّمة: Cantonal and communal naturalisation authorities; federal licence from the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). تدرّب هنا مجانًا على 80 من الأسئلة، مع الإجابة والشرح لكل سؤال. تمت مراجعته مقارنةً بالمصادر الرسمية في 11 أكتوبر 2026.

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  1. السؤال 1 من 25

    Which residence permit do you need to apply for ordinary naturalisation?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: B. A settlement permit (C permit)

    Federal law requires a C permit for ordinary naturalisation.

  2. السؤال 2 من 25

    How many years must you have lived in Switzerland for ordinary naturalisation?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. At least 10 years

    You need 10 years of residence in total, including 3 of the 5 years before you apply.

  3. السؤال 3 من 25

    Which years of residence count double for naturalisation?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. Years lived in Switzerland between the ages of 8 and 18

    Time between ages 8 and 18 counts double, but you must have actually lived in Switzerland for at least 6 years.

  4. السؤال 4 من 25

    How long must you have lived in your canton or commune before applying?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. 2 to 5 years, depending on the canton

    Cantonal law sets a minimum residence of two to five years in the commune and canton.

  5. السؤال 5 من 25

    What minimum language level does federal law require for naturalisation?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. B1 when speaking and A2 when writing, in a national language

    The federal minimum is oral B1 and written A2 in German, French, Italian or Romansh; cantons may ask for more.

  6. السؤال 6 من 25

    What rule about social assistance applies to naturalisation?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. You must not have received social assistance in the 3 years before applying, unless you paid it back

    Applicants should take part in economic life or education; social assistance in the last three years counts against you unless repaid.

  7. السؤال 7 من 25

    Which of these is a criterion for successful integration?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. Respecting the values of the Federal Constitution

    Integration includes respecting public safety and order and the values of the Constitution, taking part in work or education, and supporting family members' integration.

  8. السؤال 8 من 25

    Who decides whether there is a test on Swiss knowledge for naturalisation?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. The canton or commune

    Some cantonal or communal authorities test knowledge of Switzerland in writing or orally; the rules vary a lot.

  9. السؤال 9 من 25

    Which federal authority grants the federal naturalisation licence?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)

    If the canton supports the application, the SEM checks it and issues the federal licence.

  10. السؤال 10 من 25

    After the federal naturalisation licence is issued, how long does the canton have to decide?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. One year

    The cantonal authority must decide within one year, or the federal licence expires.

  11. السؤال 11 من 25

    When you are naturalised, which citizenships do you receive?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: B. Those of your commune, your canton and the Confederation

    Once the decision is final, you get communal, cantonal and Swiss citizenship together.

  12. السؤال 12 من 25

    Since when has the current Swiss Citizenship Act been in force?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: B. 1 January 2018

    The Federal Act on Swiss Citizenship has applied since 1 January 2018.

  13. السؤال 13 من 25

    Does Switzerland allow dual nationality?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. Yes, if your other country also allows it

    Switzerland recognises dual nationality, so you keep your old one if your country allows it.

  14. السؤال 14 من 25

    Which group can usually apply for simplified naturalisation?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. Spouses of Swiss citizens

    Simplified naturalisation is mainly for spouses of Swiss citizens and some other groups, such as third-generation young people.

  15. السؤال 15 من 25

    To apply for simplified naturalisation as the spouse of a Swiss citizen living in Switzerland, what do you need?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. 5 years' residence in Switzerland and 3 years of marriage

    You need 5 years in Switzerland, including the year before applying, and 3 years of marriage.

  16. السؤال 16 من 25

    How long is the written naturalisation test in the canton of Bern?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. 90 minutes

    Bern's written naturalisation test lasts 90 minutes and covers geography, history, democracy, health, work, rights and duties.

  17. السؤال 17 من 25

    In the canton of Zurich, what is the basic knowledge test (Grundkenntnistest) about?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. Geography, politics and history of Switzerland, the canton and the communes

    Zurich's test checks knowledge of Switzerland, the canton of Zurich and local communes.

  18. السؤال 18 من 25

    Which new right do you gain as a Swiss citizen?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: B. The right to vote and stand for election at federal level

    Citizenship brings political rights and, for men, the duty of military service.

  19. السؤال 19 من 25

    How many members does the Federal Council have?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. 7

    The Federal Council, the national government, has seven members with equal rights.

  20. السؤال 20 من 25

    Who elects the members of the Federal Council?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. Parliament (the United Federal Assembly)

    Both chambers of Parliament meet together to elect the Federal Council.

  21. السؤال 21 من 25

    For how long are Federal Council members elected?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. 4 years

    Federal Councillors are elected for four years and are usually re-elected.

  22. السؤال 22 من 25

    How long does a President of the Confederation stay in office?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. One year

    One of the seven Federal Councillors is president for one year and has hardly more power than the others.

  23. السؤال 23 من 25

    What does the principle of collegiality mean in the Federal Council?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. All members publicly support decisions taken together, even if they disagreed

    The Federal Council seeks consensus, and once a decision is made all members stand behind it.

  24. السؤال 24 من 25

    How many federal departments are there?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. 7

    There are seven departments, each led by one Federal Councillor.

  25. السؤال 25 من 25

    What is the Federal Chancellery?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. The staff office of the Federal Council, which also organises federal votes and elections

    The Federal Chancellery supports the Federal Council and organises elections and referendums.

ما يجب معرفته قبل الاختبار

  • Ordinary naturalisation needs a C permit and 10 years of residence in Switzerland, including 3 of the 5 years before you apply. Years between ages 8 and 18 count double.
  • Cantons set a minimum residence of 2 to 5 years in the canton and commune, and may add their own integration rules.
  • You must show at least B1 speaking and A2 writing in German, French, Italian or Romansh. Cantons may ask for a higher level.
  • There is no single national test. Some cantons and communes test knowledge of Switzerland in writing or orally, and the format varies.
  • In the canton of Bern, the written naturalisation test lasts 90 minutes and covers geography, history, democracy, health, work, rights and duties.
  • The canton of Zurich publishes its full question list and study brochure for its basic knowledge test (Grundkenntnistest).
  • The current Swiss Citizenship Act has been in force since 1 January 2018.

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is there a national Swiss citizenship test?

No. Federal law requires basic knowledge of Switzerland, but each canton or commune decides how to check it. Many use a written test; others use an interview.

How many questions are on the Swiss citizenship test?

It depends on your canton or commune, so there is no single number or pass mark. Ask your commune, and use your canton's official sample questions if it publishes them.

What language level do I need for Swiss citizenship?

At least B1 for speaking and A2 for writing in a national language. Some cantons require more, and attendance certificates from courses do not count.

How long must I live in Switzerland before I can apply?

At least 10 years with a C permit, including 3 of the last 5 years. Years between ages 8 and 18 count double, but you need at least 6 years of actual residence.

Who is exempt from the knowledge test?

It depends on the canton. In Bern, children under 16 and people who did at least five years of compulsory school in Switzerland are exempt, for example.

Can I keep my old nationality?

Switzerland allows dual nationality. Whether you can keep your old passport depends on the law of your other country.

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