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Citizenship test: the ID rules on 15 August 2026
At the citizenship test on 15 August 2026, UHR required a Swedish ID document with your personnummer. A foreign passport or residence permit card was not enough.27 Jul 20263 min read
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Citizenship test: who is exempt
The medborgarskapsprov applies to applicants aged 16 to 66. People under 16 or over 66 are outside it, and some can meet the requirement without the test.24 Jul 20264 min read
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What happens if you fail the citizenship test
If you fail the medborgarskapsprov, you cannot appeal an ordinary fail. Only a result held back for breaking the test rules can be appealed to a court.24 Jul 20264 min read
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When is the next Swedish citizenship test?
The next test date is not yet announced. UHR says the announcement comes in autumn. Then you must register again, because your old registration does not count.24 Jul 20264 min read
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What is on the Swedish citizenship test
The citizenship test is roughly 60 questions on Swedish society, 90 minutes, on paper, in Swedish. It is based on UHR's material Sverige i fokus.24 Jul 20266 min read
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Citizenship language test: deadline 2027, estimate 2028
The reading and listening test must be held no later than 1 October 2027. The government writes that Stockholm University judged autumn 2028 the earliest.21 Jul 20265 min read
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Sweden's first citizenship test: 15 August 2026
Sweden held its first citizenship knowledge test on 15 August 2026. It was invitation-only and free, with about 60 questions in 90 minutes on paper.20 Jul 20263 min read