--- title: "Swedish Citizenship Test FAQ — Verified Answers" description: "Frequently asked questions about the Sweden citizenship reform and medborgarskapsprovet — verified against Migrationsverket and UHR sources." lang: en canonical: https://civics.se/en/faq/ last_modified: 2026-05-09 source_format: html --- # Frequently Asked Questions Common questions about the Sweden citizenship test, the reform that took effect 6 June 2026, and how to prepare. Verified against Migrationsverket and UHR. Last updated: 2026-05-09 **Q: Is there a citizenship test in Sweden now?** Yes. The reform took effect on 6 June 2026. The civics knowledge test (medborgarskapsprovet) starts 15 August 2026 and is run by UHR (Swedish Council for Higher Education). **Q: If I applied before 6 June 2026, do the new rules apply to me?** Yes — there are no transitional arrangements. Migrationsverket applies the new rules to every application decided after 6 June 2026, even if it was filed before. **Q: When does the language test start?** From October 2027 at the earliest. Only the civics knowledge test starts in 2026. **Q: How do I sign up for the test?** You can only register if you receive a letter from Migrationsverket. Registration for the August 2026 pilot opened in early June 2026. **Q: How much does the test cost?** The August 2026 pilot is free of charge. Future test fees have not been announced. **Q: How many years must I have lived in Sweden?** 8 years for general adult applicants (was 5). 7 years for refugees, applicants under 21, or spouses of Swedish citizens (was 3). 5 years for stateless people. 2 years for Nordic citizens. Up to 10 years if your identity cannot be verified. **Q: What is the self-sufficiency rule?** Adult applicants aged 16–66 must support themselves through their own income — at least three income base amounts per year (about 20,000 SEK per month). Income support is allowed for at most 6 months over a 3-year period. Pensioners, people with permanent disabilities, and full-time students are exempt. **Q: What ages does the civics requirement apply to?** Ages 16–66. Younger and older applicants are exempt. **Q: Can I be exempt from the civics test?** Yes — if you have completed Swedish secondary school, have a passing grade in Swedish for Immigrants (SFI), are a pensioner, or have a permanent disability. **Q: How many questions are on the test?** According to UHR, the test has approximately 60 questions in a multiple-choice format with four answer options, where one is correct. **Q: What is the pass mark?** Not yet published by UHR. **Q: In which languages is the test offered?** Not yet announced. The Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) will publish this information. **Q: How long is the test?** According to UHR, the actual test time is 90 minutes, with additional time for a survey. The test is written on paper, in Swedish. **Q: Can I take the test more than once?** Retake policy not yet announced. **Q: Where do I take the test?** The August 2026 pilot is in Stockholm only. Future test centres have not been announced. **Q: What is the application fee for citizenship?** 1,500 SEK as of May 2026 (set by Migrationsverket). Stateless persons with refugee status are exempt. **Q: Does the test affect my permanent residence permit?** No — the test is only required for citizenship, not for residence permits. **Q: What topics does the test cover?** Swedish democracy, history, laws, welfare, and culture. Our app organises this into 21 categories with 180+ lessons. **Q: How long does Swedish citizenship take overall?** 8+ years of legal residence under the new rules, plus passing the civics requirement, language requirement, self-sufficiency rule, and orderly-conduct rule. **Q: What about applicants in pending cases?** Migrationsverket has stated that pending applications are decided under the new rules — there is no grandfathering for the old rules. **Q: Can I appeal a failed result?** Migrationsverket has formal appeal processes for citizenship decisions. UHR's appeal policy for the test itself has not been announced. **Q: What is 'orderly conduct' (hederligt levnadssätt)?** Applicants must not have a history of crime, debts, or fraud beyond stricter qualifying periods. Specific timeframes were not detailed in the public announcement. **Q: Where can I find official information?** Migrationsverket (migrationsverket.se) for all citizenship rules, and UHR (uhr.se/medborgarskapsprovet) for the test itself. Always treat these as the authoritative source. **Q: Does the Swedish Civics app have content in my language?** The app supports 13 languages including English, Swedish, Persian, Arabic, Russian, Finnish, Polish, Bosnian, Turkish, Dari, Sorani Kurdish, Kurmanji Kurdish, and Somali. **Q: Is the app free?** The app is free to install. You get 16 lessons, 20 flashcards, and 3 lightning exams free to try the app. To unlock all 21 categories, 2000+ questions, full flashcard decks, and mock exams, you need a premium subscription (6-month, annual, or lifetime). ## Sources - [Migrationsverket — New rules for Swedish citizenship from 6 June 2026](https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-05-06-new-rules-for-swedish-citizenship-from-6-june-2026.html) - [UHR — Medborgarskapsprovet (citizenship test)](https://www.uhr.se/medborgarskapsprovet/) - [Migrationsverket — Swedish citizenship](https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/swedish-citizenship.html) ## Related pages - [About the Test](../about-the-test/) - [Sample Questions](../sample-questions/) - [Study Plan](../study-guide/) - [Topics](../topics/) ## Ready to start practicing? Free to install from the App Store. [ Install now for free ](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6763254627?pt=127643585&ct=web-content-en&mt=8)