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Swiss Citizenship Test St. Gallen The Handbook

The complete federal course plus St. Gallen in depth: 7 canton lessons, 49 canton-specific practice questions and your canton's key procedural facts, in one book.

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Swiss Citizenship Test St. Gallen: The Handbook 2026
  • 559
    practice questions in total
  • 49
    questions on St. Gallen
  • 7
    lessons on St. Gallen
  • 5 yrs
    cantonal residency

Contents

Four parts. Every chapter ends with its own test, and Part III belongs entirely to St. Gallen.

  1. I

    Understanding the Process

    Eligibility, documents, timelines, costs and the interview.

  2. II

    Civics Curriculum

    15 chapters on Swiss history, politics, geography, law and daily life. Each closes with its chapter test: 510 federal questions with explanations right after the reading.

  3. III

    Your Canton: St. Gallen

    7 lessons on the history, politics and particularities of St. Gallen, plus 49 canton-specific questions with answers.

  4. IV

    Canton Reference

    All 26 cantons with residency rules, fees and official languages.

  5. A

    Glossary

    Essential Swiss civics terms with cross-references.

The St. Gallen chapters in this edition

  • 01Origins & Saint Gallus
  • 02Abbey Library & UNESCO Heritage
  • 03Joining the Confederation & Reformation
  • 04Canton Formation & Textile Industry
  • 05Geography & Lake Constance
  • 06Rhine Valley & Mountain Regions
  • 07Government & Culture Today

The canton edition ships in German, English, French and Italian. All four language versions are included in one purchase.

Page from the St. Gallen edition of the Swiss citizenship test handbook showing the residency requirement, fees, processing time and cantonal portal
Part III: St. Gallen at a glance

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Part III: St. Gallen at a glance

7 lessons on the history, politics and particularities of St. Gallen, plus 49 canton-specific questions with answers.

Guide

How the citizenship test works in St. Gallen

Format, questions, pass mark and costs in St. Gallen, from the same team as the book.

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FAQ

How does the citizenship test work in St. Gallen?

St. Gallen decides: written, oral in the interview, or both, and how many questions. Our guide to the canton sums up the format, the questions and the pass mark; the St. Gallen edition supplies the material.

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What makes the St. Gallen edition different from the general handbook?

It contains the complete federal course (Parts I, II and IV) plus its own Part III: 7 lessons on St. Gallen and 49 canton-specific practice questions with explanations. Exactly the local material that often decides the interview.

Which languages is the book in?

German, English, French and Italian. All four language versions (PDF + EPUB) are included in one purchase.

Can I switch editions later?

The canton choice applies per purchase. If you move, Part IV covers all 26 cantons at a glance, or write to support@einbuergerungstests.ch.

Is there a refund?

The handbook is a digital download. The purchase is final once the files are available; faulty files are replaced free of charge.

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How does the book complement the platform?

Same material, offline. The webapp adds spaced repetition, the St. Gallen drill with instant feedback, and unlimited mock exams.

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