Guides
Guides to the Swedish citizenship test
Short texts in plain language. Every guide has sources and a date for when it was last reviewed.
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Who has to take the Swedish citizenship test?
The test applies to you if you apply for Swedish citizenship and are 16–66, unless you can show your knowledge another way. Here are the rules in brief.
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How to register for the citizenship test
You can only register after a letter from the Migration Agency. Here are the steps, what you need and what has not yet been decided.
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Test day: how it works
What to bring, what is not allowed and what the test looks like. The test is in Swedish, on paper, with multiple-choice questions.
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What the citizenship test contains
The questions are based on UHR's material Sverige i fokus with 14 chapters: from how Sweden is governed to traditions and holidays. Here are all the topics.
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How to study for the citizenship test
A simple five-step plan: read the material, practise one topic at a time, take practice tests, review your mistakes and rest before test day.
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The requirements for Swedish citizenship in brief
Age, identity, residence permit, time of residence, self-support, good conduct and knowledge. The rules apply from 6 June 2026.