The citizenship test: what we know and what we do not
The citizenship test is new, and much about it has not yet been published. That creates uncertainty for many people who want to prepare. Here we openly summarise what UHR, the Swedish Council for Higher Education, has said and what is still missing, as of 17 October 2026.
What UHR has said about the test
UHR writes that the citizenship test is a knowledge test to be used to meet the requirements of knowledge of Swedish and of Swedish society for people who have applied for Swedish citizenship. The test is being introduced in stages. The first civics test was held in August 2026, and tests in Swedish will be introduced at a later date.
How the test is built
The test is in Swedish, is taken on paper and consists of multiple-choice questions where one answer is correct. UHR shows five example questions with four answer options. There are no negative marks. You cannot take the test in your mother tongue, because UHR writes that the test can only be taken in Swedish.
The August test was a trial test
UHR explains that the test in August 2026 was a trial test. This means it was the first time the test questions were used in a real test situation on a larger scale. For that reason, the pass mark was set afterwards, after the test had been held, and according to UHR, those who took the test on 15 August 2026 can see their result on the account created at registration. UHR also writes that generous time was given at the test session, which is connected to its being a trial test.
What has not been published
UHR writes that information on the time allowed and the number of questions for the next test session is coming, and that information on the registration fee and on where the test can be taken is also coming. According to UHR, the next test in knowledge of society is planned for April to May 2027. The exact date has not been set. Registration is closed at the moment. So there is no publicly stated pass mark, no time allowed and no number of questions that you can rely on. Be suspicious of claims about this on other websites unless they refer to UHR.
What you can do now
You can study the official educational material Sverige i fokus, which UHR has produced together with the Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket). Read our guide to Sverige i fokus and our study tips. Follow uhr.se for the next test session and wait for a referral letter (anvisningsbrev) from the Swedish Migration Agency if you are to take the test.
Sources and notes
Based on pages from UHR, the Swedish Migration Agency, the Government and the Riksdag, checked on 17 October 2026. Rules, fees and processes can change, so always check your own letters and the current information at uhr.se and migrationsverket.se.
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