The Swedish citizenship test: how to prepare

How the test works

• The test is on paper and in Swedish. You cannot take it in another language.
• All questions are multiple choice with one right answer.
• The first test was held on 15 August 2026. It had 60 questions, but only 40 counted. The rest were trial questions.
• The next test is planned for April–May 2027. The date and test locations are not set yet.

Who takes the test?

You can only register if you have received a letter (anvisningsbrev) from the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket). Migrationsverket decides whether you need to take the test or meet the knowledge requirement in another way.

Your result

You see your result when you log in to the account you created when you registered. The result is sent to Migrationsverket automatically. The pass mark is shown in your result.

If you do not pass, you may get another chance to show your knowledge. Ask Migrationsverket what applies to you.

The study material: Sverige i fokus

UHR has written the study material "Sverige i fokus". It is free and the best place to start. It has 13 chapters:

• Landet Sverige – the country of Sweden
• Sveriges demokratiska system – the democratic system
• Så här styrs Sverige – how Sweden is governed
• Politiska val och partier – elections and political parties
• Lag och rätt – law and justice
• Mediernas roll – the role of the media
• Mänskliga rättigheter – human rights
• Arbetsmarknad och privatekonomi – the labour market and personal finances
• Välfärdssamhället – the welfare society
• Sveriges moderna historia – modern Swedish history
• Sverige och omvärlden – Sweden and the world
• En sekulär stat och ett mångreligiöst land – a secular state and a multi-religious country
• Traditioner och högtider – traditions and holidays

Study tips

Read one chapter at a time and practise questions on it straight away.

Learn the key words in Swedish, because the test is only in Swedish: riksdag (parliament), regering (government), kommun (municipality), region (region).

When you have covered all chapters, take full timed practice tests and repeat the chapters where you make the most mistakes.

Frequently asked questions