Failed the citizenship test: what happens?
Failing the citizenship test is worrying, especially when the test is new. Here we go through what UHR and the Swedish Migration Agency have actually said about what happens after a failed result, and what is not yet clear.
You may be able to show your knowledge again
UHR writes that if you get a failed result, you may be given the chance to show your knowledge again. UHR refers to the Swedish Migration Agency for information about what applies to you. So it is the Swedish Migration Agency that decides, and that is where you should turn.
You need to register again
When there is a new test occasion to register for, you need to register again. 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. You can only register if you have received a referral letter (anvisningsbrev) from the Swedish Migration Agency.
The result goes to the Swedish Migration Agency
When there is a result, you can see it on your account at UHR. The result is reported automatically to the Swedish Migration Agency for its continued handling of your citizenship application.
What is not clear
There is no public information about how many times you can retake the test, how much time must pass between attempts or whether the fee is paid again. UHR has also not published the pass mark. For the August test, which was a trial test, it was set afterwards. For that reason we cannot answer these questions, and we make no assumptions.
How you can prepare better
Go through which topics you found hardest and revise them in the educational material Sverige i fokus. Practise multiple-choice questions and read every option carefully. Feel free to use the audio files for revision. Our study tips and our guide to Sverige i fokus can help you plan.
Contact the Swedish Migration Agency
Because the rules are new and many details are missing, it is best to ask the Swedish Migration Agency directly about your case. See the Swedish Migration Agency's page on citizenship for adults for contact details.
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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