Kazakhstan citizenship test: format, requirements and practice quiz
Kazakhstan has an official citizenship knowledge test. This page explains the test format and the naturalisation rules, links to the official source, and offers a free 22-question practice quiz on the content areas it covers. The quiz is not the official exam.
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Is there an official Kazakhstan citizenship test? Yes. The format, who must take it, exemptions and the official source are summarised below. The quiz on this page is an independent practice quiz on the same content areas and is not linked to any official process.
The Kazakhstan citizenship test and how naturalisation works
Last reviewed: October 22, 2026 · Checked against the official source linked on this page.
Kazakhstan has a citizenship test. An order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 8 October 2024 introduced a mandatory test of the Kazakh language, the fundamentals of the Constitution and the history of Kazakhstan for people acquiring or restoring citizenship. It is run by the National Testing Center, with online registration at app.testcenter.kz, and sittings are held periodically (for example on 22 August 2026, with registration from 10 to 20 August).
Format and pass mark (2026)
The test is scored out of 100 and was restructured after a July 2025 draft so that it now has 30 Kazakh-language questions (minimum 15 points), 40 tasks on the Constitution (minimum 20) and 30 history questions (minimum 15), with an overall pass mark of 50. The Constitution and history sections can be taken in Kazakh or Russian. You have 2 hours 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes if you have a disability. The fee is 14,693 tenge, a paid practice test costs 3,355 tenge, and the electronic certificate is valid for two years. The original 2024 version had 100 questions (60 language, 15 Constitution, 25 history) and a pass mark of 60, so older guides may quote those figures.
Who qualifies
The general route is five years of permanent residence, or three years of marriage to a Kazakh citizen. A simplified procedure with no waiting period applies to ethnic Kazakhs (kandas), repatriates and the descendants of victims of political repression, citizens of Russia, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan, former Soviet citizens with close relatives in Kazakhstan, widows and widowers of citizens, minors and people with special merit; these cases are decided by regional police departments within three months.
Decision and dual citizenship
Citizenship is granted by presidential decree after the migration police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Presidential Administration review the file. Kazakhstan does not allow dual citizenship (Article 10 of the Constitution): you must prove that your previous citizenship has ended, usually with a notarised renunciation.
Our questions are written in English on the same three content areas as the official test — the Constitution, state institutions and the history and symbols of Kazakhstan — so that you know the material; the real test is in Kazakh (with the Constitution and history sections also available in Russian).
| Official citizenship test | Yes: Test of Kazakh language, fundamentals of the Constitution and history of Kazakhstan, run by the National Testing Center. See the format and official source below. |
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| How naturalisation works | A 100-point computer test at a National Testing Center venue, introduced in October 2024 and revised for 2026: Kazakh language 30 questions (minimum 15 points), fundamentals of the Constitution 40 tasks (minimum 20), history of Kazakhstan 30 questions (minimum 15); overall pass mark 50 out of 100; 2 hours 10 minutes (30 minutes extra for applicants with disabilities). The Constitution and history sections can be answered in Kazakh or Russian. Fee 14,693 tenge; the electronic certificate is valid for 2 years. Registration at app.testcenter.kz. |
| Language requirement | Kazakh at an elementary level, tested through listening and reading questions in the same exam. Russian has official-use status but is not the tested language. |
| Who it applies to | Foreign nationals applying to acquire or restore Kazakh citizenship: 5 years of permanent residence, or 3 years of marriage to a citizen. Ethnic Kazakhs (kandas), citizens of Russia, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan, and former Soviet citizens with close relatives in Kazakhstan can apply under a simplified procedure without a waiting period. |
| Exemptions | Published exemptions from the test could not be verified; reports mention only extra time for applicants with disabilities. Dual citizenship is prohibited by Article 10 of the Constitution: you must prove termination of your previous citizenship before the President grants Kazakh citizenship by decree. |
Content areas in the official test (and in this quiz)
- Constitution and governmentHead of state, parliament, courts and the constitution.6 questions
- History and national symbolsIndependence, key dates, flag, anthem and other national symbols.8 questions
- Geography and societyCapital, geography, languages, currency and public holidays.7 questions
- Naturalisation rulesWhat the law requires for citizenship: residence, language, tests, fees and dual nationality.1 questions
Sample questions
Answer: 16 December 1991. Independence Day is celebrated on 16 December.
Answer: The shanyrak, the crown of a yurt. The shanyrak symbolises home, family and unity.
Answer: The President. After checks by the police and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, applications are decided by the President.
How to prepare
Register at app.testcenter.kz and take the paid practice test (3,355 tenge) to see the real interface.
The Constitution section carries 40 of the 100 points and needs at least 20 – learn the 1995 Constitution and the 2022 amendments well.
Decide whether to answer the Constitution and history sections in Kazakh or Russian; the language section is in Kazakh.
Kazakhstan citizenship FAQ
Is there a citizenship test in Kazakhstan?
Yes, since October 2024. The National Testing Center runs a 100-point exam in three parts – Kazakh language, fundamentals of the Constitution and history of Kazakhstan – and applicants need at least 50 points overall, with minimums of 15, 20 and 15 per section.
What is the format of the Kazakhstan citizenship exam?
Currently 30 Kazakh-language questions, 40 Constitution tasks and 30 history questions in 2 hours 10 minutes, taken at a National Testing Center venue after online registration; the Constitution and history sections can be answered in Kazakh or Russian. The fee is 14,693 tenge and the certificate is valid for two years.
How long must I live in Kazakhstan before applying for citizenship?
Five years of permanent residence, or three years of marriage to a citizen. Ethnic Kazakhs, citizens of Russia, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan, and some former Soviet nationals with relatives in Kazakhstan can apply without a waiting period.
Does Kazakhstan allow dual citizenship?
No. The Constitution prohibits it, and you must prove you have renounced or lost your previous citizenship before the President grants Kazakh citizenship.
Who decides Kazakh citizenship applications and how long does it take?
Citizenship is granted by presidential decree after review by the migration police and the Presidential Administration; the simplified procedure is decided regionally within three months.