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On the back: explanation and key point, in German
Prepare for the Swiss naturalisation test and the interview, one question at a time.
Each of the roughly 500 questions comes with an explanation and a key point, in German or French, the languages of the test. Try the first card.
This is a practice question, in German. It also exists in French.
Practise for free25 questions without an account, in German or French. Then a one-off payment, no subscription.
Independent practice platform, not official.
How does your canton test you?
The roughly 500 questions apply to every canton. What differs is the test.
ZurichZH
50questions in the test
Written test on a tablet: 50 questions in 60 minutes, passed with at least 30 correct answers.
- Language level
- B1
- Residence in the canton
- 2 years
- Residence in the municipality
- 2 years
- Cost of naturalisation
- CHF 1’100 to 3’600
- Official language
- German
The most populous canton in Switzerland. Many municipalities have their own naturalisation commissions with a personal interview.
Source: zh.ch, checked on 1 September 2026
Around 500 questions from four areas
The length shows how big each area is. What you answered above is shown in dark. With an account, the site keeps track of this, area by area.
- Geography 0 of 217
- Politics and the state 0 of 110
- History 0 of 90
- Culture and society 0 of 82
When the test is getting close: 7 or 30 days of access
The first 25 questions are free, no account needed. With access you practise all the questions as often as you like and rehearse the test in the simulation.
SimulationQuestion 1 of 48
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There is no feedback between questions here.
Both include all questions, the simulation with 48 questions, an explanation and key point for every question, and your account with your progress.
You pay once, it is not a subscription. Your access ends automatically. You can pay with TWINT, card or PayPal.
No date yet? Start for free and decide later.
Does this apply to my canton?
The roughly 500 questions apply to every canton. How your canton tests you, in writing or in an interview, is shown above.
How do I practise for the naturalisation test?
You practise in rounds of ten questions, in German or French. After each answer you see the explanation and a key point, and after each round a list of your mistakes. If your canton tests you in an interview, the explanation helps you answer in your own words.
How many questions does the test have?
Each canton decides. The number is published for 6 cantons, for example Zurich with 50 questions in 60 minutes and Bern with 48 questions in 90 minutes. Many cantons test without a written exam, in an interview.
Is it a subscription?
No. You pay once for 7 or 30 days, and then your access ends automatically. There is nothing to cancel.
Which language do I practise in?
The questions are in German and French. Information on cantons and the procedure is also available in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and English.
Is it official?
No. Einbürgerungsquiz is an independent practice platform, not a service of any authority. Canton details show their source and the date they were checked.
Four free tools
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Do you meet the requirements? The check tells you in 2 minutes.
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What does naturalisation cost in your canton? Federal, cantonal and municipal fees, shown separately.
Zurich: CHF 1’100 to 3’600
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Find all 26 cantons and their capitals on the map.
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Naturalisation terms, explained simply.
How the procedure works and what the municipality asks in the interview
Procedure, requirements, interview and language certificate, explained step by step.
What the municipality asks in the interview and how to prepare.
Which language level is required and how to prove it.
How preparation and test day can go in Bern, in a composite example.
Short videos on civics, the interview and costs.
Swiss naturalisation explained in English
Cantons, costs, requirements and why the questions are in German and French.
Try 25 questions for free, in German or French.
You do not need an app, just the browser on your smartphone.
Practise for free