Argentina citizenship test: requirements and civics quiz
Argentina has no published official citizenship test question list. This page explains what naturalisation requires, links to the official source, and offers a free 15-question general civics quiz for learning. The quiz is not an official exam.
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Is there an official Argentina citizenship test? We have not found a published official question list. Naturalisation requirements are summarised below with a link to the official source. The quiz on this page is a general civics quiz for learning and is not linked to any official process.
Does Argentina have a citizenship test? How naturalisation works
Last reviewed: October 15, 2026 · Checked against the official source linked on this page.
Foreign nationals aged 18 or over can apply for Argentine citizenship by naturalisation, generally after two years of continuous residence in the country. Applications used to go through the federal courts, but since October 2025 they are made online to the National Directorate of Migration (DNM), and applicants must be in Argentina, show a clean criminal record and prove an occupation or means of support. There is no official knowledge or language test.
This set is a civics practice quiz, not an official exam. It covers Argentina’s government, its path to independence, and its geography, culture and national symbols. The rules changed recently, so confirm current requirements with the National Directorate of Migration before you apply.
| Official citizenship test | No. Argentina has no published citizenship knowledge test. Naturalisation requirements still apply; see below and the official source. |
|---|---|
| How naturalisation works | No written knowledge test; since October 2025 applications for citizenship by naturalisation are made online to the National Directorate of Migration. |
| Who it applies to | Foreign nationals aged 18 or over who hold Argentine residence and apply for citizenship by naturalisation. |
Topics in the general civics quiz
- Government and lawArgentina's federal republic, its Constitution of 1853, the National Congress and its provinces.5 questions
- HistoryThe May Revolution, the 1816 declaration of independence and leaders such as San MartÃn and Belgrano.5 questions
- Geography, culture and symbolsThe Andes and Aconcagua, Iguazú Falls, Patagonia, tango and the light blue and white flag.5 questions
Sample questions
Answer: Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is the capital and an autonomous city with its own government.
Answer: The May Revolution of 1810. On 25 May 1810 the First Junta was formed in Buenos Aires, the first local government independent of the Spanish viceroy.
Answer: Light blue and white. The flag has three horizontal stripes, light blue, white and light blue, with the Sun of May in the centre.
How to prepare
Learn the two key national dates: 25 May 1810 and 9 July 1816.
Check the latest Migraciones guidance, as the application process moved from the courts in 2025.
Study a map of the provinces, the Andes, the RÃo de la Plata and Patagonia.
Read short biographies of José de San MartÃn and Manuel Belgrano, the most celebrated independence figures.
Argentina citizenship FAQ
Does Argentina have a citizenship test?
No. Argentina does not set a knowledge or language test for naturalisation. Applicants must meet residence, age and criminal record requirements and show a means of support.
How long must I live in Argentina before applying?
The general rule is two years of continuous residence. Recent reforms stress that the residence must be continuous, so check the current Migraciones guidance.
Where do I apply for Argentine citizenship?
Since October 2025 applications are made online through the National Directorate of Migration, not the federal courts. The process is personal, needs no agent (gestor), and you must be in Argentina when you apply.
Do I need to give up my current nationality in Argentina?
Argentina generally does not require naturalised citizens to renounce their previous nationality, but your other country's rules may differ.