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Austrian citizenship test: free practice test in English

Checked on November 13, 2026

The Austrian citizenship test (Staatsbürgerschaftsprüfung) is a written multiple-choice test with 18 questions: 6 on the democratic order, 6 on Austrian history and 6 on the history of your federal state (Bundesland). Each question has 4 answers, of which 1 to 3 are correct. You have 2 hours and may not use any aids. You pass with at least half of the points in each of the three areas, or with two thirds of all points. Your state government runs the test, and you can retake it as often as you need. In Vienna the test and the learning materials are free.

In the real test, a fully correct question gives one point and a partly correct one gives partial points. If you tick a wrong answer, the whole question scores zero.

How this practice test works: 15 of our own questions on Austrian democracy and history, in English. Unlike the real test, exactly one answer is correct each time, and every question counts one point. You pass with 10 out of 15, which is two thirds. After checking, you see a short explanation for every question.

The official learning materials are in German, so learn the key German terms as well: Nationalrat, Bundesrat, Bundespräsident, Landeshauptmann, Staatsvertrag, Neutralität. You can practise in German with our 18-question Staatsbürgerschaftstest, and Vienna residents can train the state part on the Vienna page. For the full picture of exams and requirements, read Austrian integration exam and citizenship explained.

15 questions Pass mark: 10/15
Question 1 of 15According to Article 1 of the Austrian Federal Constitution, Austria is…

Explanation: Art. 1 B-VG: “Austria is a democratic republic. Its law emanates from the people.” In German: „Österreich ist eine demokratische Republik. Ihr Recht geht vom Volk aus.“

Question 2 of 15How many federal states (Bundesländer) does Austria have?

Explanation: Art. 2 B-VG names nine states: Burgenland, Carinthia (Kärnten), Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria (Steiermark), Tyrol, Vorarlberg and Vienna.

Question 3 of 15Which city is the federal capital and the seat of Austria’s highest federal bodies?

Explanation: Art. 5 B-VG makes Vienna (Wien) the federal capital and the seat of the highest federal bodies. Vienna is also a federal state of its own.

Question 4 of 15How is the Austrian Federal President chosen?

Explanation: Under Art. 60 B-VG the people elect the Federal President directly. A term lasts six years, and immediate re-election is allowed only once.

Question 5 of 15From what age can Austrian citizens vote in elections to the National Council (Nationalrat)?

Explanation: Art. 26 B-VG gives the vote to citizens who are at least 16 years old on election day.

Question 6 of 15Who passes federal laws in Austria?

Explanation: Art. 24 B-VG: federal legislation is exercised by the National Council (Nationalrat) jointly with the Federal Council (Bundesrat), which represents the states.

Question 7 of 15Who appoints the Federal Chancellor?

Explanation: Art. 70 B-VG: the Federal President appoints the Chancellor and, on the Chancellor’s proposal, the other ministers. The government needs the confidence of the Nationalrat.

Question 8 of 15What does the Austrian flag look like?

Explanation: Art. 8a B-VG: the colours of the Republic are red-white-red. The flag has three horizontal stripes of equal width, with white in the middle.

Question 9 of 15What is the state language of the Republic of Austria?

Explanation: Art. 8 B-VG makes German the state language. This does not affect the rights that federal law gives to linguistic minorities.

Question 10 of 15When was the Republic proclaimed in Austria?

Explanation: After the First World War and the end of the Habsburg monarchy, the Republic was proclaimed on 12 November 1918. The Federal Constitutional Law (B-VG) followed in 1920.

Question 11 of 15What happened to Austria in March 1938?

Explanation: German troops marched in, and Austria was part of the Nazi state until 1945. Many people were persecuted, driven out and murdered, especially Jews.

Question 12 of 15Which four powers occupied Austria from 1945 to 1955?

Explanation: After the Second World War the four Allies divided Austria into zones. Vienna was divided too, and the four powers ran the city centre (1st district) together.

Question 13 of 15What was signed at the Belvedere Palace in Vienna on 15 May 1955?

Explanation: The State Treaty restored Austria’s full independence. The occupation troops left the country afterwards.

Question 14 of 15Why is 26 October Austria’s national holiday?

Explanation: The Federal Constitutional Law on Austria’s neutrality was passed on 26 October 1955. The day has been the national holiday since 1965.

Question 15 of 15When did Austria become a member of the European Union?

Explanation: After a referendum in June 1994, Austria joined the EU on 1 January 1995. Euro cash replaced the Austrian schilling in 2002.

Sources: Our own practice questions; test format under the Citizenship Test Regulation (StbP-V) — RIS – Austrian Legal Information System

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the Austrian citizenship test?

18 multiple-choice questions: 6 on Austria’s democratic order, 6 on Austrian history and 6 on the history of your federal state. Each question has 4 answers, of which 1 to 3 are correct.

What score do I need to pass the Austrian citizenship test?

At least half of the points in each of the three areas, or at least two thirds of all points. With 18 questions that means 3 points per area or 12 points overall.

Is the citizenship test the same as the ÖIF exam?

No. The citizenship test covers democracy and history and is run by your state government. The ÖIF Integrationsprüfung tests German and values. For citizenship you usually need both: the test and German at B1 level.

How often can I retake the citizenship test?

As often as you need. The state government sets the new date in agreement with you.

Sources
  1. Staatsbürgerschaftsprüfungs-Verordnung (StbP-V): citizenship test regulation — RIS – Austrian Legal Information System
  2. Staatsbürgerschaftsgesetz 1985 (StbG), § 10a — RIS – Austrian Legal Information System
  3. Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG): Federal Constitutional Law — RIS – Austrian Legal Information System
  4. Mein Österreich: official learning booklet for the citizenship test (2022, German) — Federal Ministry of the Interior
  5. Staatsbürgerschaftstest in Wien (test and materials free) — City of Vienna