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 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.
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 at 10:00)
Price: DKK 946,-
Registration deadline: 21 October
NB: Unfortunately, we do not accept registrations after the deadline.
It is important that you bring the correct ID to The Active Citizen Exam.
You can read below what constitutes valid identification.
Check well in advance of the test that you have the correct identification. Photocopies or images of the document cannot be used.
You can choose to enrol for The Active Citizen Exam in;
– Frederiksberg
– Helsingør
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 test certificate in your e-Boks no later than 2 weeks after the exam.
You can also pick up your original exam certificate at Speak Hellerup up to one year after you have passed the test.
If you have a physical or mental disability, or similar difficulties (for example, if you are dyslexic), you may apply to take the exam using special aids or under special conditions.
You must register for the exam before you can apply for dispensation.
You apply for dispensation by sending an email to ip@speakspeak.dk. Please attach documentation of your condition (such as a dyslexia test or a medical certificate).
You must submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 6, 2026, for the summer exam.
The deadline for the winter exam has not yet been determined.
If you have questions about the requirements for applying for a permanent residence permit, contact the Danish Immigration Service.
The Active Citizen Exam consists of 25 questions. You must get at least 20 correct to pass.
The questions are based on the learning material that you can download for free here.
The material is also available in an audio version and you can also see examples of previous tests.
If you don’t pass The Active Citizen Exam, you can register for the exam again next semester. This will give 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 conditions.
Exam Coordinator
If you’d like to learn more about The Active Citizenship Test, please feel free to contact exam coordinator Liv West Eliasen.