Citizenship preparation articles

• How to become a British citizen in 2026: every step from settlement to the ceremony

  British citizenship by naturalisation step by step: ILR for 12 months, 5 years' residence, absence limits, English and Life in the UK, the £1,839 fee and the ceremony.

• How to become a Canadian citizen in 2026: every step from eligibility to the oath

  Becoming a Canadian citizen step by step: 1,095 days of presence, taxes, language at CLB 4, the online application and C$653 fee, the test, and the oath ceremony.

• How to become a German citizen in 2026: every step of Einbürgerung

  German naturalisation step by step: 5 years' residence, German at B1, the Einbürgerungstest (17 of 33), supporting yourself, the €255 fee and where to apply.

• How to become a US citizen in 2026: every step from the green card to the oath

  US naturalization step by step: 5 years as a permanent resident (3 if married to a citizen), 30 months' presence, Form N-400 and its $710 fee, the interview and the oath.

• How to become an Australian citizen in 2026: every step from residence to the pledge

  Australian citizenship by conferral step by step: 4 years living in Australia, absence limits, the application, test, interview and pledge.

• Australian Citizenship Test 2026: booking, questions, pass mark and free practice

  Australian citizenship test 2026: how the test appointment is arranged, 20 questions in 45 minutes, the 75% pass mark with all values questions right, and free practice.

• Canadian Citizenship Test 2026: booking, questions, pass mark and free practice

  Canadian citizenship test 2026: how IRCC invites you, the online test, 20 questions in 45 minutes, the pass mark of 15, the study guide and free practice tests.

• Leben in Deutschland Test 2026: booking, questions, pass mark and free practice

  Leben in Deutschland and the Einbürgerungstest 2026: how to register at a BAMF test centre, the €25 fee, 33 questions in 60 minutes, pass mark 17 and free practice.

• Life in the UK Test 2026: booking, questions, pass mark and free practice

  Life in the UK Test 2026: how to book on GOV.UK, the £50 fee, 24 questions in 45 minutes, the 75% pass mark, the official handbook and free practice tests.

• US Citizenship Test 2026: interview, civics questions, pass mark and free practice

  US citizenship test 2026: how the naturalization interview is scheduled, the 2025 and 2008 civics tests, reading and writing, pass marks and free practice.