Citizenship Test in Spanish

How to use the checker

1. Enter your age on the day you file (or filed) Form N-400.
2. Enter the number of years you have lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident on that day.
3. Read the result: 50/20, 55/15, 65/20 or none, with the official wording of what it means for the English and civics tests.
4. Check the source link under the result and the date it was checked.
5. If your case is not simple, for example because of long stays abroad, ask a lawyer or an accredited representative; the checker is information only.

Age and years are measured when you file, so a later birthday does not change the result for an application already filed. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.

The lookup works in your browser and nothing you enter is sent anywhere. Because these rules are about legal status, treat the result as information that points you to the official page, and confirm anything important with USCIS or with a lawyer or accredited representative. Say each answer aloud once. Check the source link when a number matters to your case. Come back to anything you were unsure about the next day. Nothing you do here is sent to a server. Keep a note of any question you have to look up twice.

Can I take the citizenship test in Spanish?

Yes, but only if you qualify under one of three age and residence categories: 50/20, 55/15 or 65/20. Those applicants may take the civics test in Spanish or another native language with an interpreter. Everyone else takes the civics test in English.

The categories work like this:

Exemption from English does not remove the civics test. Applicants in the 50/20 and 55/15 categories still take it. The 65/20 category also gets special consideration: you study only 20 marked questions, the officer asks 10 of them, and you pass with 6 correct answers.

Outside these categories, the English test (reading, writing and speaking) is part of naturalization unless an exception applies. A medical disability exception is available through Form N-648.

How can I take the citizenship test in my language?

If you qualify under 50/20, 55/15 or 65/20, bring an interpreter fluent in English and your native language to your interview if you test in that language. Here is the order to follow.

1. Confirm your category. Use the checker above; age and permanent residence are counted on the day you file Form N-400.
2. Arrange an interpreter. Bring someone fluent in both English and your native language to your interview. In every group, if you test in your own language you must bring your own interpreter.
3. Prepare for the civics questions. Use the official USCIS Spanish materials, such as the 100 Civics Questions and Answers in Spanish (2008 list), and our English practice questions to drill the content.
4. If you are in the 65/20 category, learn the 20 marked questions. The officer asks 10, and you need 6 correct.

What does USCIS say about an interpreter?

USCIS states: “If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview.” and “Your interpreter must be fluent in both English and your native language.” These lines are on the Exceptions and Accommodations page, reviewed 01/09/2026. The Policy Manual table says that applicants in these groups may take the civics test in their language of choice using an interpreter.

Does the English test matter if I qualify?

If you qualify for 50/20, 55/15 or 65/20, you are exempt from the English test, which is the reading, writing and speaking requirement. The civics test is still required. If you do not qualify, the English test applies in full, and so does the civics test in English.