After obtaining PR, do we need to pass a test with a certain percentage to qualify for PR approval in Germany?
Yes, you generally must pass the Leben in Deutschland test to qualify for permanent residency in Germany, answering at least 17 out of 33 multiple choice questions correctly within 60 minutes, roughly 51.5 percent. You may be exempt if you completed schooling, training, or a degree in Germany already.
Before your German permanent residency application, known as the Niederlassungserlaubnis, can succeed, you generally need to prove basic knowledge of the country's legal and social system through a specific test. The passing threshold is fixed, so it helps to know exactly what you are working toward.
The Leben In Deutschland Test Requirements
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Format | 33 multiple choice questions, including 3 state specific questions |
| Time allowed | 60 minutes |
| Passing score | At least 17 out of 33 correct, roughly 51.5 percent |
When You Can Skip The Test
You do not need to take this test if you have already completed a school or vocational training program, or a university degree, in Germany, or if you completed at least one year of schooling at a German language school. Beyond the test, your permanent residency application also typically needs B1 level German proficiency and a set number of months of pension contributions.
My Advice
Check first whether your German education history already exempts you from the test, since this saves you preparation time, and if you do need to sit it, practice with official sample questions covering German history, politics, and law well before your appointment.
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