The Active Citizen Exam

The Active Citizen Exam is a written multiple choice test about Danish democracy, everyday life, culture and history. It consists of a total of 25 questions.

You can use the The Active Citizen Exam if you are applying for a permanent residence permit in Denmark.

The Ministry of Immigration and Integration is responsible for The Active Citizen Exam.

Dates and prices

The Active Citizen Exam 3 June, 2026

Time: 11.00 – 11.30 (meeting time: 10.00)

Price: DKK 946,-

Registration deadline: 29 April, 2026

The Active Citizen Exam 25 November, 2026

Time: 11.00 – 11.30 (meeting time: 10.00)

Price: DKK 946,-

Registration deadline: 21 October

NB: Unfortunately, we do not accept registrations after the deadline.

Identification requirements

It is important that you bring the correct identification to the Active Citizen Exam.

You can read below what constitutes valid identification:

Residence card, alien’s passport or convention passport issued by a public authority in Denmark
Passport or identity card issued by a public authority in another EU/EEA member state or in
Switzerland
Passport issued by a public authority in a country other than those listed above and which has a
residence sticker.

Check well in advance of the exam that you have the correct identification. A photocopy or image of the document cannot be used.

The practicalities

You can choose to enrol for the Active Citizen Exam in;

Frederiksberg
Elsinore

You will be notified of the exact meeting place no later than 2 weeks before the exam is held.

If you pass the exam, you will receive your exam certificate in your e-Boks no later than 2 weeks after the test.

You can also pick up the original exam certificate at Speak Hellerup up to one year after you have passed the exam.

How to sign up

More information

If you have questions about the requirements for applying for a permanent residence permit, contact the Danish Immigration Service.

Read the ministry’s information for test takers

Preparation for the Active Citizen Exam

The Active Citizen Exam consists of 25 questions. You need to get at least 20 correct to pass.

The questions are based on the learning materials that you can download for free here.

The materials is also available in an audio version and you can also see examples of previous tests.

Download learning materials here

If you do not pass

If you don’t pass the Active Citizen Exam, you can register for the exam again next semester. This gives you the time and opportunity to prepare better and study the material again.

Also, check out Speak’s many Danish courses and FVU courses that can help you improve your Danish and strengthen your knowledge of Denmark and Danish society.

Contact Speak

If you want to know more about the Active Citizen Exam, you are welcome to contact exam coordinator Liv West Eliasen at: lip@speakspeak.dk