Could You Pass These Countries' Citizenship Tests? Quiz Questions

1. Vatican City is one of the smallest countries on Earth, with only 800 residents and 450 citizens. To become a citizen, you must meet key requirements. Which is not one of them?

A You are a cardinal living in Vatican City or Rome. B You live in Vatican City because you are an official of or worker for the Roman Catholic Church. C You were born in Vatican City. D You are a diplomat of the Holy See.

2. Liechtenstein, a mountainous country between Austria and Switzerland, boasts a population under 40,000. What is the maximum number of years you can be required to live there before becoming a citizen?

A 30 B 25 C 40 D 35

3. If you're married to a Liechtenstein citizen and already live in the country, how many years do you have to live there before becoming a citizen?

A 25 B 5 C 15 D 10

4. What is a shortcut for becoming a citizen of Liechtenstein?

A buying land B starting a business staffed by Liechtenstein citizens C being voted into citizenship after 10 years of residency D taking a government job in Liechtenstein

5. Bhutan is an isolated Himalayan nation known for its national happiness index. What does it take to become a citizen at birth?

A being born in Bhutan B 15 years of residence C having two Bhutanese parents D 30 years of residence

6. In Bhutan, citizenship can be rescinded for what reason?

A living outside the country for more than 15 years B speaking or acting against the king or country C defaulting on taxes D living outside the country for more than five years

7. How many foreigners does Qatar naturalize per year?

A 10 B 100 C 40 D 50

8. What does Qatar require of its natural-born citizens?

A Your family has lived in Qatar for 40 years. B Your father is Qatari. C Both parents are Qatari. D Your mother is Qatari.

9. When can you apply for citizenship in Qatar?

A when you have lived in Qatar 30 years without leaving the country for more than two consecutive months at a time B when you have lived in Qatar 15 years C when you have lived in Qatar 25 years without leaving the country for more than two consecutive months at a time D when you have lived in Qatar 50 years

10. What is the maximum number of years you can be required to live in the United Arab Emirates to become eligible for citizenship?

A 15 years B 30 years C 25 years D 28 years

11. Which is not a requirement for naturalized citizenship in Kuwait?

A You have lived in Kuwait for 20 years, if you are from a non-Arab country, or 15, if you are from an Arab country. B Your father is a citizen of Kuwait. C You speak Arabic fluently. D You are Muslim by birth or have been a practicing Muslim for at least five years.

12. How long does the foreign wife of a Kuwaiti man have to wait after marriage before applying for citizenship?

A 18 months B 10 years C 15 years D 5 years

13. How many years do you have to live in Switzerland before applying for citizenship?

A 30 B 15 C 5 D 10

14. Besides living in the country for 10 years, what other requirement must you have to become a citizen of Switzerland?

A a B permit B an A permit C a full-time job in Switzerland D a C permit

15. What is the easiest way to become a Chinese citizen?

A have a work permit in China B have Chinese relatives C live in the country for 10 years D start a business in China