The Citizenship Test

What is the Citizenship Test?

The Citizenship Test is a written multiple-choice test on Danish society, Danish culture and history. There are 45 questions in total. To pass the test, you must have a minimum of 36 correct answers, including at least 4 correct answers to the questions on Danish values.

You can use the Citizenship Test if you want to apply for Danish citizenship. The Ministry of Immigration and Integration is in charge of the Citizenship Test.

Where is the test held?

You can choose to sign up for the Citizenship Test in;

• Frederiksberg
• Helsingør

NB: If the number of registrations exceeds our capacity at Frederiksberg, some test participants will be moved to Hellerup.

We will inform you about the exact location no later than 2 weeks before the examination.

Remember ID

It is important that you bring the correct ID for the Citizenship Test.

Below, you can read what constitutes valid identification:

• Residence permit card, alien’s passport or convention passport issued by a public authority in Denmark.
• Passport or identity card issued by a public authority in an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland.
• Passport issued by a public authority in a country other than those mentioned above, with a residence sticker affixed.

Make sure to check well in advance of the exam that you have the correct identification. A photocopy or picture of the document cannot be used.

Read more here

How do I get my certificate?

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

You can also pick up your original certificate at Speak Hellerup up to 1 year after completion of the exam.

Preparing for the Citizenship Test

To prepare for the Citizenship test, you are provided with extensive learning material that covers various topics related to Danish history, democracy, economy, and more. The material is also available in an audio version. This material is an essential resource for studying and gaining the necessary knowledge to pass the test successfully.

Note: Please be aware that new study material for the test has been published in August 2024. 

Out of the 45 questions in total, answers to 35 of the questions can be found in the learning material. The remaining 10 questions are random; 5 of them relating to current events and 5 of them relating to Danish values.

To pass the test, you must have a minimum of 36 correct answers, including at least 4 correct answers to the questions on Danish values.

Please download the learning material and examples of previous tests free of charge via the link at the bottom of this page.

Retake options

In the event that you fail the Citizenship test, there is an opportunity to register and retake the exam next semester. This allows you to further prepare and enhance your knowledge before attempting the test again.

See also our various Danish courses and FVU courses that may help you enhance your language skills and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in the Citizenship test.

If you have any questions relating to the requirements to apply for citizenship or any actual citizenship cases, please contact the Citizenship Office at the Ministry of Immigration and Integration.