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.

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80 preguntas
Revisado el 11 de octubre de 2026

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Lo organiza: Cantonal and communal naturalisation authorities; federal licence from the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). Practica aquí gratis con 80 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 11 de octubre de 2026.

Lee antes de practicarEmpieza por Swiss Citizenship Test Study Guide: notas en lenguaje sencillo, diagramas y las cifras que hay que recordar.

Qué debes saber antes del examen

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.

Preguntas frecuentes

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.

Swiss Citizenship Test Practice 2026

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