Swedish citizenship test — frequently asked questions
Short, direct answers about medborgarskapsprovet: the format, the subjects, where to practise, and what svenskpass is and is not.
What is the Swedish citizenship test?
The Swedish citizenship test is a written test of knowledge about Swedish society that applicants for Swedish citizenship are required to pass. It covers civic knowledge such as democracy, law and rights, the welfare system and Swedish history. The test is arranged by UHR, the Swedish Council for Higher Education, and is taken in Swedish.
It is often referred to in Swedish as medborgarskapsprovet or samhällskunskapsprov för medborgarskap.
What is the medborgarskapsprovet?
Medborgarskapsprovet is the Swedish name for the Swedish citizenship test. It is the same test: 60 multiple-choice questions about Swedish society, answered in Swedish within 90 minutes at a test centre. The name translates literally as 'the citizenship test'.
How many questions are on the Swedish citizenship test?
The test has 60 questions. Each question is multiple choice with four alternatives and exactly one correct answer. There is no negative marking, so a wrong answer is worth the same as an unanswered one — it is always better to guess than to leave a question blank.
How long is the Swedish citizenship test?
You have 90 minutes to answer all 60 questions. That works out to roughly 90 seconds per question. Because the questions are in Swedish, reading speed matters as much as knowledge, which is why timed practice is the most effective preparation.
What subjects are covered on the Swedish citizenship test?
The test covers Swedish society and civic knowledge: democracy and the Riksdag, the government and public administration, municipalities and regions, law and justice, human rights, Swedish history, the economy and labour market, welfare and social insurance, education, healthcare, geography, and Sweden's relationship with the EU and the wider world.
Can I practise Swedish citizenship test questions online?
Yes. svenskpass offers free example questions on every topic page, a free 10-question test with no card required, and full 60-question mock exams with a 90-minute timer for subscribers. Each question includes the correct answer and an explanation in Swedish.
Where can I practise for the Swedish citizenship test?
You can practise on svenskpass.online. Start with the topic pages for free worked examples, take the free 10-question test to see the format, and then use topic-based practice and full mock exams to build speed and accuracy before the real test.
Is svenskpass an official government website?
No. svenskpass is an independent educational platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or associated with UHR, Migrationsverket, the Swedish government or any other Swedish authority. For official rules, booking and results, use uhr.se and migrationsverket.se.
Does svenskpass contain the actual exam questions?
No. The official test questions are confidential and have never been published. Every question on svenskpass is written by us, based on publicly available information about Swedish society, and designed to match the style, difficulty and format of the official test.
What is the difference between svenskpass and the official test?
The official test is the formal examination arranged by UHR that counts towards your citizenship application. svenskpass is preparation: unlimited practice questions, explanations, timed mock exams and progress tracking. Passing a svenskpass mock test has no legal effect — it only tells you how ready you are.
When was the first Swedish citizenship test held?
The first sitting of the Swedish citizenship test was held on 15 August 2026. It followed the format that had been announced in advance: 60 multiple-choice questions in Swedish, four alternatives per question, and 90 minutes of writing time.
What level is the Swedish citizenship test?
The knowledge level corresponds roughly to Swedish compulsory school year 9 — around age 15. The challenge for most candidates is not the difficulty of the facts but reading and answering in Swedish under time pressure.
Is there a fee for the Swedish citizenship test?
The test is arranged by UHR and a fee applies. Because fees and booking rules can change, check the current amount and payment conditions on the official UHR pages before booking a test date.
Who is responsible for healthcare in Sweden?
In Sweden, regions are primarily responsible for healthcare, while municipalities are responsible for areas such as schools, preschool, elderly care and social services. The state sets the legal framework through laws passed by the Riksdag but does not run hospitals or health centres itself.