Czech Citizenship Test practice test
Free Czech Citizenship Test practice for Czech Republic: 15 questions with explanations, timed mock exams and progress tracking.
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Language note: the official test is in Czech. Questions here are in English to help you learn the content. Use the official material to learn the exact wording.
About the Czech Citizenship Test
Last reviewed: October 15, 2026 · Checked against the official source linked on this page.
The Czech Ministry of the Interior may grant citizenship to applicants who usually have at least five years of permanent residence (three years for EU citizens, or ten years of combined residence), meet good conduct and other conditions, and prove their knowledge. Applicants must pass a Czech language exam and an official test of Czech life and institutions (zkouška z českých reálií). The test has 30 questions on civics, geography, history and culture, lasts 30 minutes and is passed with at least 18 correct answers (60%).
This practice set covers Czech government, history, geography and national symbols in the style of the official test. Rules can change, so always confirm current requirements with the Ministry of the Interior and the official exam site, cestina-pro-cizince.cz.
| Official name | Zkouška z českých reálií |
|---|---|
| Format | A written test of 30 questions (16 on civics, 7 on geography, 7 on history and culture) taken in 30 minutes, passed with at least 18 correct answers, alongside a separate B1 Czech language exam. |
| Language | Czech |
| Who takes it | Applicants for the grant of Czech citizenship, unless exempt. |
| Exemptions | Applicants under 15 or over 65 when they apply, those with three years of schooling taught in Czech, and those whose disability prevents them from learning are exempt. |
Official test topics
- Government and lawThe Czech parliament's two chambers, the directly elected President, the Constitution and the currency.5 questions
- HistoryJan Hus, the founding of Czechoslovakia in 1918, the Velvet Revolution and the birth of the Czech Republic in 1993.5 questions
- Geography, culture and symbolsBohemia, Moravia and Silesia, the Vltava and Sněžka, plus the flag and national anthem.5 questions
Sample questions
Answer: Prague. Prague (Praha) is the capital and largest city, and the seat of the President, Government and Parliament.
Answer: 28 October 1918. Czechoslovakia was proclaimed on 28 October 1918, now marked as Independent Czechoslovak State Day.
Answer: Bohemia, Moravia and Czech Silesia. The Czech lands are Bohemia in the west, Moravia in the east and part of Silesia in the north-east.
How to prepare
Work through the official database of test exercises and the interactive model test on cestina-pro-cizince.cz.
Spend most of your time on civics, which makes up 16 of the 30 questions.
Practise reading the questions in Czech, as the official test is in Czech.
Book your test date early with an authorised exam centre, as places can fill up.
Czech Citizenship Test FAQ
Does the Czech Republic have a citizenship test?
Yes. Most applicants must pass the official test of Czech life and institutions (zkouška z českých reálií): 30 questions in 30 minutes, with at least 18 correct answers needed to pass.
What does the test cover in the Czech Republic?
It has 16 questions on Czech life and institutions, 7 on geography, and 7 on history and culture.
Do I also need a language exam in the Czech Republic?
Yes. Applicants must prove Czech at B1 level, normally by passing the Czech language exam for citizenship, which has four parts.
Who is exempt from the test in the Czech Republic?
Applicants under 15 or over 65 when they apply, those who attended three years of school taught in Czech, and those whose disability prevents them from learning.