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Italy Citizenship Knowledge Quiz 2026

Italy has no official civics or knowledge test for citizenship. Most applicants by residence or marriage must instead prove Italian at level B1 and meet residence rules, such as 10 years of legal residence for non-EU citizens. This quiz is a free way to learn about the Constitution, institutions, rights and duties, national symbols and history before you apply and settle into Italian life.

  • Inburgering
  • Italië
  • 80 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Er is geen tijdslimiet. Afgenomen door: Ministry of the Interior (applications in Italy); Italian consulates (applicants living abroad). Oefen hier gratis met 80 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.

Lees dit voordat je gaat oefenenBegin met de Italy Citizenship Study Guide: notities in begrijpelijke taal, schema’s en de getallen die je moet onthouden.

  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    How many years of legal residence in Italy does a non-EU citizen usually need before applying for citizenship by residence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 10 years

    Non-EU foreigners can apply after at least 10 years of legal residence in Italy.

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    A foreign spouse of an Italian citizen lives in Italy. How long after the marriage can they apply for citizenship?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. After 2 years of legal residence in Italy

    A spouse living in Italy can apply after two years of legal residence following the marriage or civil union.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    A foreign spouse of an Italian citizen lives abroad. How long after the marriage can they apply?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 3 years

    If the couple lives abroad, the spouse can apply three years after the marriage or civil union.

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    How do the waiting periods for citizenship by marriage change if the couple has children?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. They are cut in half

    The two-year and three-year periods are halved if the spouses have children born or adopted together.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    What level of Italian must most applicants for citizenship by marriage or residence prove?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. B1

    Applicants must show certified knowledge of Italian at level B1 or higher of the Common European Framework.

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    Which of these is an accepted certificate of Italian language for citizenship?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. CILS from the University for Foreigners of Siena

    Accepted certificates include CILS (Siena), CELI (Perugia), Cert.It (Roma Tre) and PLIDA (Dante Alighieri Society).

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    What fee (contributo) must be paid with an application for Italian citizenship?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. €250

    Applications for citizenship by marriage or residence require a contribution of €250.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    When does a person granted citizenship by decree actually become an Italian citizen?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. From the day after they swear the oath

    Citizenship takes effect from the day after the oath of loyalty (giuramento) is sworn.

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    Does Italy have an official civics test for citizenship applicants?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No, but most applicants need a B1 Italian certificate

    The official requirements we checked list residence, a B1 language certificate and other conditions, but no civics or knowledge test.

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    True or false: to become Italian by marriage while living in Italy, you need at least 10 years of residence.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. False

    False. A spouse living in Italy can apply after 2 years of legal residence after the marriage, or 1 year if the couple has children.

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What did the 2025 reform (Decree-Law 36/2025, Law 74/2025) mainly change?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Citizenship by descent for people born abroad with another citizenship

    Since 2025, people born abroad who hold another citizenship no longer automatically acquire Italian citizenship by descent, except in specific cases.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    According to Article 1 of the Constitution, Italy is a democratic republic founded on what?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Labour (work)

    Article 1 says Italy is a democratic republic founded on labour, and that sovereignty belongs to the people.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    When did the Constitution of the Italian Republic come into force?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 1 January 1948

    A final provision of the Constitution says it entered into force on 1 January 1948.

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Who signed the Constitution as provisional Head of State on 27 December 1947?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Enrico De Nicola

    The Constitution was signed in Rome on 27 December 1947 by Enrico De Nicola, provisional Head of State.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does Article 3 say the Republic must do about obstacles to equality?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Remove economic and social obstacles that limit freedom and equality

    Article 3 asks the Republic to remove obstacles that prevent the full development of each person and real equality.

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    According to Article 5, the Italian Republic is…
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. One and indivisible, and it recognises local self-government

    Article 5 says the Republic is one and indivisible, and it recognises and promotes local autonomy.

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What does Article 6 of the Constitution protect?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Linguistic minorities

    Article 6 says the Republic protects linguistic minorities with special measures.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Which agreements govern relations between the Italian State and the Catholic Church?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The Lateran Pacts

    Article 7 names the Lateran Pacts as the basis of relations between the State and the Catholic Church.

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What did the 2022 change to Article 9 of the Constitution add?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Protection of the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems

    Since 2022, Article 9 protects the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems, also in the interest of future generations.

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does Article 11 of the Constitution say about war?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Italy rejects war as a means of aggression or to settle international disputes

    Article 11 rejects war as an instrument of aggression and as a way of settling international disputes.

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What does the Constitution say about the death penalty?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It is not allowed

    Article 27 says the death penalty is not allowed, and punishments must aim at the re-education of the convicted person.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    According to Article 27, what must punishments aim for?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The re-education of the convicted person

    Punishments must not be inhuman and must aim to re-educate the convicted person.

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Which form of the State can never be changed by a constitutional amendment?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The republican form

    Article 139 says the republican form of government cannot be the subject of constitutional revision.

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What does one of the Constitution's final provisions forbid?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Reorganising the dissolved Fascist party in any form

    Final provision XII forbids the reorganisation, in any form, of the dissolved Fascist party.

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Which right does Article 21 of the Constitution protect?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The right to express your thoughts freely in speech, writing and other means

    Article 21 says everyone has the right to express their thoughts freely by speech, writing or any other means.

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • The official citizenship requirements we checked list residence, a certified B1 Italian language level and other conditions, but no civics or knowledge test.
  • Non-EU citizens can usually apply for citizenship by residence after at least 10 years of legal residence in Italy.
  • A foreign spouse can apply 2 years after the marriage if living in Italy, or 3 years after if living abroad. These periods are halved if the couple has children.
  • Most applicants by marriage or residence must show certified Italian at level B1 or higher, for example a CILS, CELI, Cert.It or PLIDA certificate.
  • An application costs a €250 contribution. Citizenship takes effect from the day after you swear the oath of loyalty (giuramento).
  • Since 2025, people born abroad who hold another citizenship no longer automatically become Italian by descent, except in specific cases.

Veelgestelde vragen

Is there a citizenship test in Italy?

No. Italy has no official civics or knowledge test for citizenship. Instead, most applicants by residence or marriage must prove Italian at level B1 with an approved certificate, and meet the residence and other rules.

What level of Italian do I need for citizenship?

Level B1 of the Common European Framework or higher, shown with an approved certificate such as CILS, CELI, Cert.It or PLIDA. Some people are exempt, for example holders of an EU long-term residence permit.

How many years must I live in Italy to apply?

Non-EU citizens usually need 10 years of legal residence. Spouses of Italian citizens can apply after 2 years of residence in Italy after the marriage, or 1 year if they have children. Other periods apply to some groups, so check the official rules for your case.

Waarom oefenen met deze quiz als er geen test is?

It helps you learn how Italy is governed, your rights and duties, and the national symbols and history. This is useful for daily life, for your language studies and for the oath, where you promise loyalty to the Republic and its Constitution.

How much does it cost to apply for Italian citizenship?

The application needs a contribution of €250. You may also pay for documents, translations and the language certificate.

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