The Citizenship Test

Danish Citizenship Test

The Citizenship Test is a written multiple-choice test that you must pass in order to obtain Danish citizenship. The test lasts 45 minutes and consists of a total of 45 questions, primarily about Danish society, culture, and history. To pass the test, you must answer at least 36 questions correctly, including at least 4 out of the 5 questions on Danish values

The 45 questions consist of;

35 questions about Danish history, society, and culture.
5 questions about current issues and events in Danish society.
5 questions about Danish values.

You are not allowed to use any aids during the exam. This means you may not use dictionaries, notes, a computer, a mobile phone, or any other tools during the exam.

The Ministry of Immigration and Integration is responsible for the Citizenship Test.

Dates and prices

The citizenship test is held twice a year throughout Denmark.

Citizenship test 26 November, 2025

Time: 13.00 – 13.45 (meeting time: 12.00)

Price: DKK 905,-

Registration deadline: 22 October, 2025

Citizenship test 3 June, 2026

Time: 13.00 – 13.45 (meeting time: 12.00)

Price: DKK 946,-

Registration deadline: 29 April, 2026

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

Identification requirements

It is important that you bring the correct identification with you to the Citizenship Test.

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, with a residence sticker attached.

Check well in advance of the test 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 Citizenship Test in;

Frederiksberg
Helsingør

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

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

You can also pick up the original test certificate at Speak Hellerup up to 1 year after you have passed the test.

How to sign up

More information

Read about the rules for staying in Denmark here

If you have questions about the requirements for applying for citizenship or specific citizenship cases, contact the Citizenship Office at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration.

Preparation for the Citizenship Test

In preparation for the Citizenship Test, you should read the free learning material on Danish history, democracy, economy and more. The material is also available in an audio version. Knowledge of the content of the study material is an important prerequisite for passing the test. In addition, you should keep yourself informed about current news in Denmark.

NB: Please note that new learning materials were published in August 2024.

The Citizenship Test consists of 45 questions. 35 of the questions are based on the study material. The last 10 questions are unprepared, 5 of the questions are of a topical nature and 5 of the questions deal with Danish values.

You need at least 36 correct answers to pass the test and you must answer at least 4 of the questions about Danish values correctly.

You can download the study material and examples of previous tests for free here.

Download learning materials here

If you do not pass

If you don’t pass the Citizenship Test, you can register for the test 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 Citizenship Test, you are welcome to contact test coordinator Liv West Eliasen at: lip@speakspeak.dk