CIPLE A2 for Portuguese nationality:
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5 real questions in the exam format (Reading, A2 level), marked instantly. Then see how OpiFluent helps you prepare every part of the exam.
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Just like the exam, everything is in Portuguese. Need help? Open the translation under each question.
Read the text, then answer.
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Questions from our practice bank, in the exam format. This is not the official exam.
🛂 The rule
According to CAPLE, the CIPLE (A2) is the minimum Portuguese level for nationality; as of 19 May 2026, the new nationality law also requires knowledge of Portuguese culture, history and civic life, and 7 or 10 years of residence.
Official site ↗📅 Next session
All 2026 sessions are over. The 2027 calendar has not been published yet: dates to be confirmed. Usually there are three international sessions (May, July, November) plus extra CIPLE sessions in Portugal.
Checked against the official website on 12 November 2026.
Official calendar ↗The exam, part by part
The official format, and what you practise in OpiFluent.
Reading
Reading and writing, 1 hour 15 minutes, 45% of the mark: public notices and short texts (multiple choice, matching), then two short texts to write.
In OpiFluent26 questions on everyday texts: notices, emails, a letter from the authorities, a job advert. Tasks with a minimum word count, marked by the tutor on four criteria (content, vocabulary, grammar, spelling), with notes on what to fix.
Listening
Listening, 30 minutes, 30% of the mark: multiple-choice questions on recordings.
In OpiFluent26 questions on dialogues in European Portuguese at A2 and B1, read aloud, with feedback after each answer.
Speaking
Speaking, 15 minutes per pair, 25% of the mark: introductions, simulated situations, a current topic.
In OpiFluentThe exam's speaking tasks, which you record and check against a self-assessment grid, plus voice conversations with the tutor in European Portuguese, followed by a review of your mistakes.
🎤 Speaking: the hardest part to practise alone
At the exam: 15 minutes per pair of candidates: introductions with the examiner, simulated everyday situations, then a discussion on a current topic. 25% of the mark.
You can practise reading and listening with a book or a podcast. Speaking needs someone who answers you in Portuguese, gives you time to find your words, and tells you what to fix.
In OpiFluent, you talk out loud with Tocco, the tutor, in Portuguese and at your own pace; after the conversation, he goes over your mistakes. You also get the exam's speaking tasks, to record and check against a grid.
Your preparation, in the app
- A countdown to your exam date, and one clear next step.
- Every paper with your current level, practised in the exam format.
- A full exam in real conditions when you are ready.
What's free, what's Pro
Free account, no time limit
- The 5-question test on this page, without an account
- Practice by skill: 5 sessions a week, up to 30 questions each
- A timed session with every paper, writing marked by the tutor: 2 a week
- Voice conversations with the tutor: 2 a week, plus one in each daily lesson
⭐ Pro, monthly or yearly subscription
- Unlimited practice and timed sessions
- A detailed review of your mistakes after each session
- Unlimited voice conversations with the tutor
- Every lesson and all 26 real-life situations
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Everything about the exam
Scoring
You need 55% to pass. Grades: Suficiente from 55 to 69%, Bom from 70 to 84%, Muito Bom from 85 to 100%.
What the exam is for
CAPLE's FAQ states that under Portuguese law the CIPLE (A2) is the minimum level for acquiring nationality. Organic Law 1/2026, in force since 19 May 2026, adds knowledge of Portuguese culture, history and national symbols, of fundamental rights and duties and of the political system, and sets the required legal residence at 7 years (Portuguese-speaking countries and the EU) or 10 years (other countries). Applications filed before 19 May 2026 follow the old rules. The law does not set the language level itself, and no official text raising it to B1 had been published as of 12 November 2026.
- Run by
- CAPLE, Universidade de Lisboa
- Levels
- ACESSO (A1), CIPLE (A2), DEPLE (B1), DIPLE (B2), DAPLE (C1), DUPLE (C2)
- Fee
- €95 (2026).
- Duration
- About 2 hours, plus a 15-minute break
Before you register
Register directly with CAPLE, choosing an approved exam centre. After submitting the form, you have 24 hours to pay; otherwise, the registration is cancelled and you must wait 48 hours to register again. No refund for absence or withdrawal. One exam per session, from age 16.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do I need for Portuguese nationality?
The CIPLE, the A2 certificate issued by CAPLE at the University of Lisbon. CAPLE presents it as the minimum level for nationality.
Did the 2026 law raise the level to B1?
Not as of 12 November 2026. The law adds knowledge of culture, history and civic life, plus a longer residence period, but leaves the level to an implementing regulation that had not yet been published. CAPLE still shows A2.
How does the speaking test work?
In pairs whenever possible, 15 minutes: first introductions with the examiner, then simulated situations from everyday or public life, then a discussion on a current topic. It counts for 25% of the mark, and the exam centre sets the time.
When are the 2027 sessions?
Not published yet. In 2026 there were international sessions in May, July and November, and national CIPLE sessions in Portugal on Saturdays.
Official sources
- CAPLE, the CIPLE exam: format, fee, sessions
- CAPLE, FAQ (A2 for nationality)
- CAPLE, registration and payment
- Ministry of Justice, new nationality rules from 19 May 2026
OpiFluent is not affiliated with CAPLE, Universidade de Lisboa. Practice material follows the published exam format; it does not replace official instructions or official assessment.
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