Exam dates
CILS B1 citizenship exam dates 2026 and 2027
On testb1cittadinanza.com you find the official CILS B1 Cittadinanza dates: 6 sessions a year, with registration closing about a month before. The next session still open for registration is on 18 February 2027 (register by 18 January 2027). You register at one of more than 370 exam centres in Italy.
B1 Cittadinanza dates
| Exam date | Register by |
|---|---|
| 19 February 2026 | 19 January 2026 |
| 14 April 2026 | 14 March 2026 |
| 16 June 2026 | 7 May 2026 |
| 22 July 2026 | 22 June 2026 |
| 21 October 2026 | 21 September 2026 |
| 3 December 2026 | 24 October 2026 |
| 18 February 2027 | 18 January 2027 |
| 8 April 2027 | 8 March 2027 |
| 10 June 2027 | 1 May 2027 |
| 22 July 2027 | 22 June 2027 |
| 21 October 2027 | 21 September 2027 |
| 2 December 2027 | 23 October 2027 |
In the official calendar B1 Cittadinanza is called "B1 C". Past dates are hidden.
Find an exam centre
- Abruzzo
- Basilicata
- Calabria
- Campania
- Emilia Romagna
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Lazio
- Liguria
- Lombardia
- Marche
- Molise
- Piemonte
- Puglia
- Sardegna
- Sicilia
- Toscana
- Trentino Alto-Adige
- Umbria
- Veneto
FAQ
When are the next CILS B1 citizenship exam dates?
In 2026: 19 February, 14 April, 16 June, 22 July, 21 October and 3 December. In 2027: 18 February, 8 April, 10 June, 22 July, 21 October and 2 December.
When do I have to register?
Usually about a month before: for 18 February 2027, by 18 January 2027. Deadlines are in the table; a centre may close earlier when it is full.
Can I take the exam online?
No: according to CILS you register at an exam centre and sit the exam there.
How much does it cost?
The exam fee given by CILS is 100 euros.