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Austrian Citizenship Test Practice 2026

Most adults who apply for Austrian citizenship must pass a written test on Austria's democratic order, Austrian history and the history of their federal state. The real test has 18 questions, 6 from each area, and lasts two hours. These original practice questions in English cover the federal topics and the main citizenship rules; also study your own state's history.

  • Citoyenneté
  • Autriche
  • 80 questions
  • Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026

En bref

L’examen officiel comporte 18 questions. Pour réussir : At least half of the points in each of the three areas, or at least two-thirds of all points (12 of 18). Durée : 120 minutes. Organisé par : The government of each federal state (Landesregierung); the test rules are set by the Federal Ministry of the Interior. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 80 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 13 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Austria Citizenship Test Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 25

    How long must most applicants normally have lived lawfully in Austria before they can be granted citizenship?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least 10 years

    Under the Citizenship Act (StbG), the general rule is at least 10 years of lawful, unbroken residence, with at least 5 years of settled residence (Niederlassung).

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    In which case can 6 years of residence be enough for citizenship?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. If you show German at level B2

    The Citizenship Act allows 6 years in some cases, for example with German at level B2 or proof of lasting integration.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    When can the spouse of an Austrian citizen apply after 6 years of residence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. After 5 years of marriage in a shared home

    Under the Citizenship Act, spouses of Austrian citizens can be granted citizenship after 6 years of residence if the marriage has lasted 5 years in a shared home.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    What level of German does the Integration Act require for citizenship in the usual case?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Level B1

    The Citizenship Act refers to section 7 of the Integration Act (Integrationsgesetz), which sets German at level B1.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    Besides German, what knowledge must most adult applicants show?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Austria's democratic order and history

    Section 10a of the Citizenship Act requires basic knowledge of the democratic order, Austrian history and the history of your federal state.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    Which children do NOT need to show German and civic knowledge?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Children under 14 when they apply

    Section 10a of the Citizenship Act says children under 14 (unmündige Minderjährige) at the time of the application do not need these proofs.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    Which school certificate can replace the citizenship test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. History and social studies, year 4 level

    A school certificate in history and social studies (Geschichte und Sozialkunde) at the level of year 4 of lower secondary school counts as proof of the knowledge.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    Who sets and runs the Austrian citizenship test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The government of each federal state

    Section 10a of the Citizenship Act says the test is run by the government of the federal state (Landesregierung).

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    How many questions are on the citizenship test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 18 questions

    The test regulation sets 18 questions: 6 on the democratic order, 6 on Austrian history and 6 on the history of your federal state.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    Which three areas does the citizenship test cover?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Democracy, Austrian history, state history

    The questions come from three areas: the democratic order, Austrian history and the history of your federal state, with 6 questions each.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    How much time do you have for the citizenship test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 2 hours

    The test regulation says the test lasts two hours, and you must work on your own without aids.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    How many answer options does each question in the real test have?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Four, with one to three correct

    Each question has four options, and at least one and at most three of them are correct.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    In the real test, what happens if you tick one wrong option on a question?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The question gets 0 points

    The test regulation says a question with a wrong option ticked is marked with zero points.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    Which result is a pass in the citizenship test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Half the points in each area, or two-thirds overall

    Section 5 of the test regulation: you pass with at least half of the points in each of the three areas, or at least two-thirds of all points.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    How often may you retake the citizenship test if you fail?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. As often as you need

    The test regulation allows failed tests to be repeated as often as needed.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    How far ahead must you be told the date and place of the test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. At least eight weeks before

    The state government must tell you the time, place and topics at least eight weeks before the test, unless you agree to a different date.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    What is the name of Austria's constitution?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Federal Constitutional Law (B-VG)

    Austria's constitution is the Federal Constitutional Law (Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, B-VG). The Grundgesetz is Germany's constitution.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    In which year was the Federal Constitutional Law adopted?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1920

    The National Assembly adopted the Federal Constitutional Law on 1 October 1920.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    What does the first article of the constitution say Austria is?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A democratic republic

    Article 1 of the B-VG says Austria is a democratic republic and its law comes from the people.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    What does it mean that Austria is a republic?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The head of state is elected for a fixed time

    In a republic there is no monarch: the head of state, the Federal President, is elected for a fixed term of six years.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    What does it mean that Austria is a federal state (Bundesstaat)?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Power is shared with nine federal states

    Article 2 of the B-VG says Austria is a federal state formed from nine Länder. Law-making and government are shared between the federation (Bund) and the states.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    What does the rule of law (Rechtsstaat) mean?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The state may act only on the basis of laws

    Under the rule of law, the government, the authorities and the courts may act only on the basis of laws.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    What is the separation of powers?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Law-making, government and courts are split

    The separation of powers splits the legislative, executive and judicial powers, and each power checks the others.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    Which topic comes first in the official syllabus on Austria's democratic order?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Human dignity

    The official syllabus (Anlage A) starts with human dignity: every person has the same worth, and fundamental rights protect it.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    What are the colours of the Austrian flag?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Red-white-red

    Article 8a of the B-VG sets the colours as red-white-red: three equal stripes, with white in the middle. Black-red-gold is the German flag.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • The test has 18 written questions: 6 on Austria's democratic order, 6 on Austrian history and 6 on the history of your federal state.
  • Each question has four options, and one to three of them are correct. A wrong tick gives zero points for that question; a partly correct answer can earn part of a point.
  • You have two hours and may not use any aids. You pass with at least half of the points in each area, or at least two-thirds of all points.
  • The test is run by your federal state government, at least once every six months. You are told the date, place and topics at least eight weeks before, and you may retake it as often as you need.
  • Children under 14 do not need the test. A school certificate in history and social studies at year 4 level of lower secondary school also counts as proof.
  • Citizenship by grant usually needs at least 10 years of lawful, unbroken residence, including at least 5 years of settled residence, plus German at level B1.

Questions fréquentes

How many questions are on the Austrian citizenship test?

There are 18 questions: 6 on the democratic order, 6 on Austrian history and 6 on the history of your federal state. You have two hours.

What is the pass mark for the Staatsbürgerschaftsprüfung?

You pass if you get at least half of the points in each of the three areas, or at least two-thirds of all points (12 of 18). The result is only "passed" or "not passed".

Can more than one answer be correct?

Yes. In the real test each question has four options, and one, two or three can be correct. If you tick a wrong option, that question gets zero points. Our practice questions have one correct answer each.

Is the test the same in every federal state?

Two areas, the democratic order and Austrian history, follow the same federal syllabus everywhere. The third area is the history of your own federal state, and each state government sets that part.

What happens if I fail the citizenship test?

You can retake it as often as you need. The state government agrees a new date with you.

Who does not have to take the test?

Children under 14, children who meet the school rules, people with a school certificate in history and social studies at year 4 level of lower secondary school, and people who cannot take it for lasting health reasons shown by an official medical report.

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