The first Swedish citizenship test — 15 August 2026
The first sitting of the Swedish citizenship test took place on 15 August 2026. It was a written, paper-based test in Swedish with 60 multiple-choice questions and a 90-minute time limit, covering knowledge about Swedish society and civic life.
Last updated: 23 September 2026
Officially confirmed
- The test is arranged by UHR, the Swedish Council for Higher Education.
- 60 multiple-choice questions with four alternatives and one correct answer.
- 90 minutes of writing time, on paper, at designated test centres.
- The questions are written in Swedish.
- Results and the pass threshold are communicated by the organiser.
Verify all of the above on the official pages before you book — dates, fees and rules can change.
Candidate-reported experiences
The points below come from accounts shared publicly by people who say they sat the test. They are not verified by UHR and should be treated as impressions, not facts.
- Time pressure was the most common difficulty, rather than the difficulty of the facts.
- Questions were described as plainly worded, without trick phrasing.
- Several people reported questions about who is responsible for what — state, region and municipality.
svenskpass practice material
Everything you practise on svenskpass is written by us, in the style of the official test. We do not have, and do not claim to have, the confidential questions used on 15 August 2026 or on any other test date.
Preparing for the next test date
The most useful preparation is repeated timed practice. Work through one topic at a time, then sit a full 60-question mock test with the 90-minute clock running so the pace feels familiar on the day.