Basel-City practice test
Test your knowledge of Switzerland and the canton of Basel-City with questions from both areas. Afterwards you see the correct answer and an explanation for every question.
- 30questions
- 45minutes
- 18Pass mark
Practice format (no officially fixed test format)
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How the real test works in Basel-City
No written test: a recorded naturalisation interview that counts as a test, before the commission of the citizens’ commune (Basel, Riehen or Bettingen).
Canton free (from 1 July 2026); commune e.g. Basel CHF 800; Confederation CHF 100.
How the practice test works
Every round is put together from scratch: questions about the canton and about Switzerland, drawn at random from our question bank. So you practise differently each time.
As in the real test, you only see what was right at the end. You can change answers until you hand in and jump to any question from the overview. When the time runs out, the test is handed in automatically.
The results show your score by topic, the correct answer and an explanation for every question. Your results are stored only in your browser on your device; we never receive them.
Keyboard: choose an answer with 1–4 or A–D, change questions with the arrow keys.
Tips for test day
- Bring a valid ID and arrive on time.
- Read each question twice. Watch out for words like “not”, “always” or “only”.
- Answer the questions you are sure about first, then come back to the hard ones.
- Do not leave a question blank if wrong answers are not penalised.
- At the end, check that you have answered every question.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the practice test the same as the real test in Basel-City?
No fixed test format is published for Basel-City, so the practice test uses a training format of 30 questions. The content covers the topics examined in the canton.
How often can I take the practice test?
As often as you like. Every round is put together from scratch. Your latest results appear right above the start button.
Does the practice test cost anything?
No. It is free and works without signing up. In the app you can also practise with your canton’s complete question bank.