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Norway Citizenship Test Practice (Statsborgerprøven) 2026

To apply for Norwegian citizenship, you must pass the citizenship test (statsborgerprøven) or the social studies test (samfunnskunnskapsprøven) in Norwegian. The real citizenship test has 36 questions in Norwegian, and you need 24 correct answers within 60 minutes. These original practice questions in English cover the same themes: the Constitution, government, elections, history, rights and working life.

  • Einbürgerung
  • Norwegen
  • 80 Fragen
  • Geprüft am 13. Oktober 2026

Kurz und knapp

Die offizielle Prüfung hat 36 Fragen. Bestanden: 24 correct answers (32 of the 36 questions are scored; 4 are trial questions). Zeitlimit: 60 Minuten. Zuständig: Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). Gebühr: Set by the municipality: 300 to 1,800 kroner (HK-dir). Hier üben Sie kostenlos mit 80 Fragen, jeweils mit Antwort und Erklärung. Am 13. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.

Vor dem Üben lesenBeginnen Sie mit der Lernhilfe „Norway Citizenship Test Study Guide“: leicht verständliche Notizen, Abbildungen und die wichtigsten Zahlen.

  1. Frage 1 von 25

    How many questions are there in the Norwegian citizenship test (statsborgerprøven)?
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    Antwort: B. 36

    The test has 36 questions. Only 32 count towards your score; the other 4 are new questions being tried out.

  2. Frage 2 von 25

    How many correct answers do you need to pass the citizenship test?
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    Antwort: B. 24

    HK-dir's rule is that you pass with 24 correct answers. 32 of the 36 questions are scored.

  3. Frage 3 von 25

    What is the time limit for the citizenship test?
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    Antwort: C. Up to 60 minutes

    You have a maximum of 60 minutes to answer the questions.

  4. Frage 4 von 25

    In which language is the citizenship test?
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    Antwort: A. Norwegian, at level A2

    The citizenship test is in Norwegian at language level A2, which is a little easier than the language in the social studies test.

  5. Frage 5 von 25

    Which written forms of Norwegian can you choose for the citizenship test?
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    Antwort: C. Bokmål or Nynorsk

    You can take the test in Bokmål or Nynorsk, and you can have the questions read aloud.

  6. Frage 6 von 25

    How many answer options does each question in the real citizenship test have?
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    Antwort: A. Three, with one correct answer

    Each question in the real test has three options, and only one is correct. Our practice questions often have four options.

  7. Frage 7 von 25

    Which body runs the citizenship test and the social studies test?
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    Antwort: B. The Directorate for Higher Education and Skills

    HK-dir is responsible for the citizenship test and the social studies test. You register for a test at a test centre in your county.

  8. Frage 8 von 25

    You passed the social studies test (samfunnskunnskapsprøven) in Arabic. What must you do before applying for citizenship?
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    Antwort: A. Pass the citizenship test

    For citizenship, the social studies test only counts if it was taken in Norwegian. If you took it in another language, you must take the citizenship test.

  9. Frage 9 von 25

    How do you take the citizenship test?
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    Antwort: B. On a computer at a test centre

    You take the test on a PC at a test centre. You cannot use your own computer, and phones and smart watches are not allowed.

  10. Frage 10 von 25

    On which date was the Norwegian Constitution (Grunnloven) adopted?
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    Antwort: B. 17 May 1814

    The Constitution is dated 17 May 1814. It is the second oldest written constitution still in use.

  11. Frage 11 von 25

    Where did the National Assembly (Riksforsamlingen) meet in 1814?
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    Antwort: C. Eidsvoll

    The National Assembly met at Eidsvoll in 1814, the year the Constitution of 17 May was adopted.

  12. Frage 12 von 25

    What form of government does Article 1 of the Constitution set out?
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    Antwort: A. A limited, hereditary monarchy

    Article 1 says Norway is a free, independent and indivisible kingdom with a limited monarchy that passes down by inheritance.

  13. Frage 13 von 25

    According to the Constitution, who exercises the legislative power through the Storting?
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    Antwort: B. The people

    Article 49 says the people exercise the legislative power through the Storting, elected in free and secret elections.

  14. Frage 14 von 25

    Which church does the Constitution name as the established church of Norway?
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    Antwort: C. The Church of Norway

    Article 16 says the Church of Norway, an Evangelical-Lutheran church, remains the established church. Other faith communities get support on equal terms.

  15. Frage 15 von 25

    What does the Constitution say about religion for people in Norway?
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    Antwort: C. Everyone may freely practise their religion

    Article 16 gives everyone the right to practise their religion freely.

  16. Frage 16 von 25

    What was added to the Constitution in May 2014?
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    Antwort: B. Human rights articles

    On 13 May 2014 a series of human rights articles was written into the Constitution, in time for its 200th anniversary.

  17. Frage 17 von 25

    Since 2014, the Constitution has two equal language versions. Which ones?
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    Antwort: C. Bokmål and Nynorsk

    In May 2014 the Storting adopted a language revision with two equal versions, one in Bokmål and one in Nynorsk.

  18. Frage 18 von 25

    What does the Constitution say about the death penalty?
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    Antwort: C. No one may be sentenced to death

    Article 93 protects the right to life and says no one may be sentenced to death. Torture and slavery are also banned.

  19. Frage 19 von 25

    What majority of the Storting is needed to change the Constitution?
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    Antwort: A. A two-thirds majority

    Under Article 121, a change must be proposed before an election and then adopted by two-thirds of the Storting.

  20. Frage 20 von 25

    Under the Constitution, what must be a fundamental consideration in decisions that affect children?
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    Antwort: C. The child's best interests

    Article 104 says children have the right to be heard, and their best interests must be a fundamental consideration.

  21. Frage 21 von 25

    Which right does Article 101 of the Constitution protect?
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    Antwort: D. To form, join and leave associations

    Article 101 gives everyone the right to form, join and leave associations, including trade unions and political parties.

  22. Frage 22 von 25

    What does the Constitution say about equality?
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    Antwort: C. All people are equal under the law

    Article 98 says all people are equal under the law, and unfair or disproportionate different treatment is not allowed.

  23. Frage 23 von 25

    Which freedom does Article 100 of the Constitution protect?
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    Antwort: A. Freedom of expression

    Article 100 says there shall be freedom of expression. It also gives people access to state documents.

  24. Frage 24 von 25

    How many members does the Storting have?
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    Antwort: C. 169

    Article 57 sets the number at 169: 150 constituency seats and 19 seats at large.

  25. Frage 25 von 25

    Which of these is a task of the Storting?
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    Antwort: D. Making laws and the state budget

    The Storting passes, changes and repeals laws, decides the state budget and supervises the Government.

Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten

  • The citizenship test has 36 multiple-choice questions, each with three options and one correct answer. 32 questions are scored, and you pass with 24 correct answers.
  • You have up to 60 minutes. The test is in Norwegian at level A2, in Bokmål or Nynorsk, and the questions can be read aloud.
  • To apply for citizenship you must pass the citizenship test or take the social studies test in Norwegian. Both tests cover the same curriculum.
  • You take the test on a computer at a test centre. Bring valid physical ID; phones and smart watches are not allowed.
  • The municipality sets the test dates and the price, which HK-dir says is between 300 and 1,800 kroner. Registration is binding.
  • HK-dir's website samfunnskunnskap.no has texts on what you need to know to pass. HK-dir also has an example test (eksempelprøve) that shows how the questions look on screen.
  • The social studies test has 38 questions (34 scored) with a pass mark of 26. It is offered in 23 languages, but only the Norwegian version counts for citizenship.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How many questions are on the Norwegian citizenship test and what is the pass mark?

There are 36 multiple-choice questions with three options each. 32 count towards your score, and you need 24 correct answers. You have up to 60 minutes.

Can I take the Norwegian citizenship test in English?

No. The citizenship test is only in Norwegian, at level A2, in Bokmål or Nynorsk, and you can have the questions read aloud. The social studies test exists in 23 languages, but only a test taken in Norwegian counts for citizenship.

What is the difference between statsborgerprøven and samfunnskunnskapsprøven?

They have the same syllabus. The citizenship test is in slightly easier Norwegian and has 36 questions with a pass mark of 24. The social studies test has 38 questions with a pass mark of 26, and it can also be used when you apply for permanent residence.

Are these the official test questions?

No. These are original practice questions on the same themes. Study the official material on samfunnskunnskap.no, made by HK-dir, and try HK-dir's example test to see the real question format.

How do I register and what does it cost?

You register in HK-dir's online portal and choose a test centre in your county. The municipality sets the dates and the price, between 300 and 1,800 kroner, and registration is binding.

What else do I need to become a Norwegian citizen?

The test is only one requirement. There are other rules, such as how long you must have lived in Norway and the Norwegian language requirement, and they can change. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) explains them on udi.no, so check there before you apply.

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