State-Specific Questions in the Citizenship Test: Overview of All 16 States - Leben in Deutschland Test
In addition to the 30 general questions, every citizenship test contains 3 questions specific to your Federal State. Learn how to prepare for these local questions effortlessly.
State-Specific Questions in the Citizenship Test: Overview of All 16 States
Updated: Oct 2025 • 5 min read
Every official exam includes exactly 3 questions specific to the Bundesland (Federal State) where you register. Preparing for these local questions is easy when you understand the structure.
1. The 10 Local Questions per State
The BAMF maintains a separate set of 10 questions for each of the 16 German federal states, totaling 160 state-specific questions. These questions cover local topics like the state capital, state coat of arms, the minimum voting age for local elections, and historical milestones of that specific state.
2. Selecting Your State in the App
Choose your federal state in our learning hub. This automatically integrates your state's 10 specific questions into your active practice feed and exam simulations.