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United States · Citizenship test

Citizenship test age exemptions: 50/20, 55/15 and 65/20

If you’re older and have been a permanent resident for a long time, you may not have to take the English test. That applies at 50 or older with 20 years as a permanent resident, or 55 or older with 15 years. You still take the civics test, but you can take it in Spanish or another language. At 65 or older with 20 years, the civics test gets shorter too.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

The three age rules

RuleAge when you fileYears as a permanent residentEnglish testCivics test
50/2050 or olderAt least 20Not neededFull test, in your language if you want
55/1555 or olderAt least 15Not neededFull test, in your language if you want
65/2065 or olderAt least 20Not needed10 questions from 20 starred ones, in your language if you want

Both numbers count on the day you file Form N-400, not on the day of your interview.

How the 65/20 test works

You only study 20 questions, the ones marked with an asterisk (*) on the official list. The officer asks 10 of them, and you need 6 right.

That’s the same whether you take the 2008 or the 2025 version. But each version has its own starred list, so study the one that matches your filing date.

Taking civics in Spanish or another language

Under any of the three rules, you can take civics in your own language. USCIS doesn’t supply the interpreter. You bring one.

  • They must speak English and your language well.
  • They bring a copy of their government ID.
  • They sign an interpreter’s oath at the interview.
  • USCIS prefers someone with no stake in your case, and can turn down an interpreter.

Without an exception, the test is in English

If you don’t meet one of these rules, the whole interview and test are in English, including civics. You also have to be at least 18 to file Form N-400.

Exceptions that aren’t about age

If a physical or developmental disability or a mental impairment stops you from learning English or civics, you can ask for an exception with Form N-648. A licensed medical doctor, osteopathic doctor or clinical psychologist must fill it in. It can cover English, civics or both.

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Sources: USCIS, USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 12, Part E, Ch. 2, USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 12, Part B, Ch. 3 and 1 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.