Einbürgerungstest Hesse
- State capital: Wiesbaden
- 10 state questions in the catalogue
For naturalisation in Hesse you take the Einbürgerungstest. It is the same test as everywhere in Germany, just with its own questions about your Bundesland. The official catalogue holds 300 federal questions and 10 specific to Hesse. Your test is drawn from it: 33 questions, 60 minutes, 17 correct answers to pass. Prepare well and you can pass on your first attempt, and avoid the €25 retake fee and the wait for a new appointment. That is exactly what Klartest is built for: you practise every official question, including the 10 for Hesse, explained in your language. Not just the right answer, but why it is right and which words in the question matter. So you sit the test knowing what to expect.
How the test works
- Questions
- 33
- Needed to pass
- 17
- Minutes
- 60
- Per attempt
- €25
Multiple choice, from the official catalogue
That's all you need
Time is rarely the problem
Same nationwide, unlimited retakes
You will not get your result the same day. BAMF assesses the tests centrally. Expect several weeks, or up to about three months if there is a backlog. You can retake as often as you like, but each attempt costs another €25 and you wait for the next available appointment. That is why it is worth passing on your first attempt.
The 10 questions for Hesse
10 questions in the official catalogue are specific to Hesse. They cover, for example, the coat of arms, the Landtag (state parliament) and the state capital, Wiesbaden.
With Klartest you practise the 10 official questions for Hesse alongside the 300 federal questions. Each one explained in your language.
Questions and answers from the BAMF catalogue.
1. Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Hessen?
Explanation: The correct answer is Image 1. Hesse's coat of arms shows a lion with red and white (silver) stripes on a blue shield.
2. Welches ist ein Landkreis in Hessen?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'Main-Taunus-Kreis' — a Landkreis near Frankfurt in Hesse. Ammerland is in Lower Saxony, Altötting in Bavaria and Prignitz in Brandenburg.
3. Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Hessen gewählt?
Explanation: The correct answer is 5. The Hessian Landtag — the state parliament in Wiesbaden — is elected for five years.
4. Ab welchem Alter darf man in Hessen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?
Explanation: The correct answer is 18. In Hesse the voting age for local elections is 18 — unlike in many other federal states, where it is 16.
5. Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Hessen?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'red-white'. The flag of Hesse has a red stripe above a white stripe.
6. Wo können Sie sich in Hessen über politische Themen informieren?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'at the state centre for civic education'. The Landeszentrale für politische Bildung offers free and politically neutral information about democracy, elections and political topics.
7. Die Landeshauptstadt von Hessen heißt …
Explanation: The correct answer is 'Wiesbaden'. Although Frankfurt is the largest city in Hesse, the state capital and seat of the state government is Wiesbaden.
8. Welches Bundesland ist Hessen?
Explanation: The correct answer is 3. Hesse lies in the centre of Germany, with Frankfurt as its largest city — on the map it is the state marked with number 3.
9. Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef in Hessen?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'Minister President' (Ministerpräsidentin / Ministerpräsident) — the title of the head of government in Hesse, as in most federal states. He or she is elected by the Landtag.
10. Welche Ministerin / welchen Minister hat Hessen nicht?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'a foreign minister'. Foreign policy is exclusively a federal matter, so no federal state has a foreign minister.
Book your test early
You usually take the test at a Volkshochschule (adult education centre). Tests are usually held monthly and often fill up. In bigger cities you may wait 2 to 3 months for a place, and longer in some areas. So register before you finish studying. The wait for your test date is time you can use to study.
Frequently asked questions
Which questions are included in the Einbürgerungstest in Hesse?
Your test has 33 questions from the official catalogue: from the 300 federal questions and the 10 questions specific to Hesse. You need 17 correct answers to pass.
How much does the Einbürgerungstest cost in Hesse?
€25 per attempt. The fee is set nationwide. You can retake as often as you need, but every attempt needs its own registration and the full fee again.
Where do I register for the test in Hesse?
Usually at a Volkshochschule near you. Tests are held roughly monthly but are often fully booked weeks or even months ahead. It is worth registering early.
Do I need to study separately for the 10 state questions?
Yes, but there is not much extra work: there are exactly 10 and they are set. With Klartest you practise them alongside the 300 federal questions, explained in your language.
Start practising the questions for Hesse for free
Your first practice test is free. No credit card, no subscription.
Start your free practice testTest centres in Hesse
Hesse has 64 test centres in 35 towns. Pick your town to see address, phone and email.
- Alsfeld
- Bad Hersfeld
- Bad Homburg
- Bensheim
- Darmstadt
- Dieburg
- Dillenburg
- Dreieich
- Erbach
- Eschwege
- Frankfurt am Main
- Friedberg (Hessen)
- Fulda
- Gelnhausen
- Gießen
- Groß-Gerau
- Hanau
- Hofheim am Taunus
- Homberg (Efze)
- Kassel
- Korbach
- Lampertheim
- Lich
- Limburg
- Lorch
- Lorsch
- Marburg
- Oberursel (Taunus)
- Offenbach am Main
- Rüsselsheim
- Stadtallendorf
- Taunusstein
- Viernheim
- Wetzlar
- Wiesbaden
Ask the test centre directly about dates and fees.