The Swiss citizenship test is different in every canton. Your preparation should be too.
1200+ reviewed questions, mock tests in your canton's format, and a study mode that knows your weak spots – covering all 26 cantons in German, English, French, and Italian.
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- Works fully offline
- No account, no sign-up
- 1,215
- reviewed questions
- 26
- cantons covered
- 4
- languages
- 100%
- usable offline
No two cantons test alike
Zurich asks 50 questions in 60 minutes, Aargau sets the pass mark at 76%, and Lucerne holds an interview instead of a written exam. The app knows these differences and builds your mock tests accordingly.
| Canton | Format | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | Written | 50 questions · 60 min · 60% to pass |
| Bern | Written | 48 questions · 90 min · 60% to pass |
| Aargau | Written | 45 questions · 45 min · 76% to pass |
| Lucerne | Interview | Oral format instead of a written test |
Every other canton is covered too, with canton-specific questions from Appenzell to Zug. See all cantons →
How your preparation works
- 1
Pick your canton
The app loads the right catalog: general Swiss knowledge plus the questions specific to your canton.
- 2
Study smart
The study mode repeats the questions you miss sooner and only adds new material when you are ready for it.
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Pass the mock test
Practice under real conditions: the same question count, time limit, and pass mark as your canton.
What the app does
- Canton-specific question catalog
- Study general Swiss knowledge alongside questions tailored to the canton where you are preparing.
- Smart study flow
- The app brings weak questions back sooner and introduces new material at a pace that matches your progress.
- Progress that stays clear
- See which questions are already solid, which ones need repetition, and how your study streak is developing.
- Realistic practice tests
- Train with formats based on canton rules, including known examples from Zurich, Bern, and Aargau.
- Translations as a study aid
- When a question is hard to understand, translate it into your preferred language without losing the original German.
- Fully usable offline
- Questions, progress, and study sessions stay on your device so you can practice anywhere.
Independent and transparent
Einbürgerungstest Schweiz is an independent study app, not a government product. In return, we are open about where the content comes from.
Read our sources and methodology →- 329 questions from official sources
- A large part of the catalog comes directly from official cantonal material and is editorially reviewed.
- Methodology documented in public
- How questions are selected, reviewed, and mapped to cantons is published on our sources page.
- Your data stays with you
- No account, no profile: your study progress is stored only locally on your device.
- Clear boundaries
- For your actual naturalization procedure, the official information from your canton and commune is authoritative.
Common questions
Is there one standard citizenship test for all of Switzerland?
No. Procedures, question sets, and pass thresholds differ by canton and sometimes even by commune. That is why the app focuses on canton-aware preparation instead of one fixed nationwide catalog.
What topics do the questions cover?
Typical topics include politics, history, geography, society, and everyday life in Switzerland. Depending on the canton, local institutions, schools, or municipal structures may also matter.
How different are the test formats?
Known official formats already vary a lot: Zurich uses 50 questions in 60 minutes, Bern 48 questions in 90 minutes, and Aargau 45 questions with a 76% pass threshold. Other cantons rely on interviews or local procedures with their own rules.
Start preparing today
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