Sweden Citizenship Test Practice (Society Test) 2026
Since 6 June 2026, most adults applying for Swedish citizenship must show basic knowledge of Swedish society and of the Swedish language. If you cannot show it through school grades, you may be asked to take the society test, which has multiple-choice questions in Swedish. These original practice questions in English follow the topics of the official study material, Sverige i fokus, plus the main citizenship rules.
إجابة سريعة
الجهة المنظِّمة: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) decides on citizenship; the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) handles registration and test information. تدرّب هنا مجانًا على 80 من الأسئلة، مع الإجابة والشرح لكل سؤال. تمت مراجعته مقارنةً بالمصادر الرسمية في 11 أكتوبر 2026.
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السؤال 1 من 25
أظهر الإجابة
الإجابة: C. 8 years
The general residence requirement is now eight years. Some groups, such as stateless people and refugees, have shorter periods.
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السؤال 2 من 25
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الإجابة: C. 7 years, with at least 5 years living together
Spouses, registered partners and cohabitants of Swedish citizens need seven years of residence and at least five years living together.
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السؤال 3 من 25
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الإجابة: C. 5 years
Stateless people need five years of residence instead of the general eight.
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السؤال 4 من 25
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الإجابة: A. Own income of at least three income base amounts a year (250,200 kronor in 2026)
Applicants aged 18 to 67 must earn at least three income base amounts a year from work or business, which is 250,200 kronor in 2026.
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السؤال 5 من 25
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الإجابة: A. Applicants aged 16 to 66
The language and society knowledge requirement applies to applicants aged 16 to 66, with some exemptions.
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السؤال 6 من 25
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الإجابة: D. Level B1
Reading and listening must be at CEFR level B1. Speaking and writing must be at level A2.
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السؤال 7 من 25
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الإجابة: B. Multiple-choice questions with four options and one correct answer, written on paper in Swedish
UHR says the test has multiple-choice questions with four options and one right answer. It is in Swedish and written on paper.
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السؤال 8 من 25
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الإجابة: B. The whole nine weeks are deducted
Short trips do not matter, but if you are abroad for more than six weeks in a year, the whole absence is deducted.
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السؤال 9 من 25
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الإجابة: D. Nearly 11 million
Sweden has nearly 11 million inhabitants.
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السؤال 10 من 25
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الإجابة: D. Kebnekaise
Kebnekaise, about 2,000 metres high, is Sweden's highest mountain.
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السؤال 11 من 25
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الإجابة: D. Gotland and Öland
Gotland and Öland are the two largest of Sweden's roughly 250,000 islands.
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السؤال 12 من 25
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الإجابة: C. Vättern
Vänern, Vättern and Mälaren are Sweden's largest lakes.
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السؤال 13 من 25
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الإجابة: D. 290
Sweden has 290 municipalities, each led by an elected municipal council.
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السؤال 14 من 25
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الإجابة: B. 21
Sweden is divided into 21 counties, and there are 21 regions.
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السؤال 15 من 25
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الإجابة: B. Norrland
Sweden has three landsdelar: Götaland, Svealand and Norrland. Norrland covers more than half the area.
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السؤال 16 من 25
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الإجابة: D. The Baltic Sea (Östersjön)
The Baltic Sea lies to the east, while Skagerrak and Kattegat lie off the west coast.
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السؤال 17 من 25
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الإجابة: B. Iceland
The Nordic countries are Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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السؤال 18 من 25
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الإجابة: A. Forest
More than half of Sweden's surface is covered by forest.
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السؤال 19 من 25
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الإجابة: D. 349
The Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, has 349 members.
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السؤال 20 من 25
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الإجابة: B. The Riksdag
The Riksdag elects the prime minister, who then appoints the other ministers.
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السؤال 21 من 25
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الإجابة: A. None; the role is ceremonial
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. The king or queen is head of state but has no political power.
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السؤال 22 من 25
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الإجابة: A. The regions
The 21 regions are responsible for health care, through hospitals and health centres, and for public transport.
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السؤال 23 من 25
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الإجابة: A. The municipalities
Municipalities are responsible for preschool, compulsory school, upper secondary school, adult education, elder care and social services.
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السؤال 24 من 25
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الإجابة: C. The Parliamentary Ombudsmen (JO)
The Justitieombudsmannen (JO) and the Chancellor of Justice (JK) check that authorities follow laws and rules.
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السؤال 25 من 25
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الإجابة: C. The government
The government presents its budget proposal every autumn, and the Riksdag decides.
لوحة المفاتيح: 1–4 للإجابة، وEnter للسؤال التالي.
ما يجب معرفته قبل الاختبار
- New citizenship rules apply from 6 June 2026. The general residence requirement is now 8 years, with shorter periods for some groups, such as 5 years for stateless people.
- Applicants aged 16 to 66 must show basic knowledge of Swedish society. Passing grades in social studies from school or adult education count; otherwise you may take the society test.
- The society test has multiple-choice questions with four options and one correct answer. It is in Swedish and is written on paper. The first test was held in August 2026.
- UHR has not yet published the number of questions, the time limit or the fee for the next society test. Only people who have received a letter from Migrationsverket can register.
- The new Swedish language test may start later than planned. Until it does, you can show your Swedish in other ways, such as school grades, the highest SFI course or the Tisus test.
- Most applicants aged 18 to 67 must earn at least three income base amounts a year from work or business: 250,200 kronor in 2026.
- The citizenship application fee is 2,900 kronor, and it is not refunded if your application is refused.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is there a citizenship test in Sweden now?
Yes, for society knowledge. Since 6 June 2026 adults aged 16 to 66 must show basic knowledge of Swedish society, and the first society test was held in August 2026. Passing grades in social studies from school or Komvux can be used instead.
How many questions are on the Swedish society test and what is the pass mark?
UHR has not yet published the number of questions, the time limit or the pass mark for the next test. It has said the questions are multiple choice with four options and one correct answer. Our practice sets have 25 questions and no official pass mark.
Can I take the Swedish citizenship test in English?
No. The society test is in Swedish and written on paper. The official study material, Sverige i fokus, is also in Swedish, with free audio files for each chapter.
Do I also need a Swedish language test?
You must show Swedish at level B1 for reading and listening and A2 for speaking and writing. The new language test may be introduced later than planned, so for now you can use grades from school, SFI, Komvux or a test such as Tisus.
How long must I live in Sweden before I can apply for citizenship?
The general rule is 8 years. Spouses and partners of Swedish citizens need 7 years with 5 years living together, refugees 7 years and stateless people 5 years.
How do I register for the society test?
Migrationsverket decides who should take the test and sends a letter. Only people with that letter can register with UHR, which will announce the next test dates and fee.
المصادر
- Migrationsverket: Citizenship for adults
- Migrationsverket: Swedish citizenship
- Migrationsverket: New citizenship rules from 6 June 2026 (news)
- Migrationsverket: Citizenship test in Swedish may be postponed (news, 30 September 2026)
- UHR: The citizenship test
- UHR: About the citizenship test
- UHR: Study material about Swedish society
- UHR and Skolverket: Sverige i fokus (study material, PDF)