Einbürgerungstest Hamburg: Booking Your Exam Date
Einbürgerungstest in Hamburg: book online directly with the VHS Hamburg, slots are released in the morning and sell out fast, 25 € by direct debit.
In Hamburg, the VHS Hamburg conducts the Einbürgerungstest on behalf of the BAMF. Registration is fully online — but be careful: demand is so high that slots sell out within minutes.
How to register in Hamburg
- Register online — directly on the VHS Hamburg website (Einbürgerungstest section), as long as slots are available.
- Wait for the release — registration is regularly opened in the morning; book quickly afterwards.
- Provide your bank details — the 25 € is collected by direct debit.
- Check your confirmation — it states the test location (e.g. VHS-Haus Lokstedt), date, and registration deadline.
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | online (vhs-hamburg.de) |
| Fee | 25 € by direct debit |
| Special note | extremely high demand, no waiting list |
| Exam format | 33 questions · 60 minutes · ≥ 17 |
What to expect
- Be fast: after the release, tests sell out within minutes — emails or phone calls won’t speed anything up.
- Alternatives: ask other exam centres about free slots.
- Cancellations: free withdrawal is only possible up to the registration deadline; in case of illness, a written notice with a medical certificate counts up to 5 working days after the test.
- “Leben in Deutschland”: the VHS Hamburg offers it only to participants of its own integration courses.
- 3 of the 33 questions concern Hamburg: the 10 catalog questions are in the Hamburg guide.
Practice until your exam date
- App Store (iOS) — Bundesland Hamburg in onboarding
- Google Play (Android)
- Or practice in the browser
- Exam date & registration in general
Note
Not affiliated with the BAMF or the VHS Hamburg. Release times and deadlines are set by the VHS — please check there.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register in Hamburg for the Einbürgerungstest?
Online directly through the VHS Hamburg website — as long as slots are available. Registration is regularly opened in the morning.
Why are there hardly any free slots in Hamburg?
Demand is extremely high: tests typically sell out within minutes. There is no waiting list — ask other exam centres about free slots.
How much does the test cost in Hamburg and how do I pay?
25 euros. When registering you provide your bank details, and the fee is collected by direct debit.