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Danish Citizenship Test Practice (Indfødsretsprøven) 2026

Practise for the Danish citizenship test (Indfødsretsprøven) with original questions in English on the Constitution, Danish history, rights and everyday life. The real test is in Danish and has 45 questions in 45 minutes. You need 36 correct answers, including at least 4 of the 5 questions on Danish values.

  • Citizenship
  • Denmark
  • 80 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

The Danish citizenship test (Indfødsretsprøven) has 45 questions. Pass mark: 36 of 45 correct, including at least 4 of the 5 questions on Danish values. Time limit: 45 minutes. It is run by Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI); the test is held by language centres (sprogcentre). Fee: 946 kroner (2026 fee). Practise here for free with 80 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Denmark Citizenship Test Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How many questions are on the Danish citizenship test (Indfødsretsprøven)?
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    Answer: B. 45

    The citizenship test has 45 written questions.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many correct answers do you need to pass the citizenship test?
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    Answer: D. At least 36 of 45

    You pass with at least 36 correct answers out of 45, and 4 of them must be among the 5 questions on Danish values.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    Apart from the total score, what else must you get right to pass the citizenship test?
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    Answer: C. At least 4 of the 5 questions on Danish values

    The pass rule has two parts: 36 of 45 correct in total, including at least 4 of the 5 questions on Danish values.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How long does the citizenship test last?
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    Answer: A. 45 minutes

    The test lasts 45 minutes, which is about one minute per question.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    How many answer options does each question on the citizenship test have?
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    Answer: B. Two or three

    Each question has two or three answer options, and you mark the right one with a cross.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    How many of the 45 questions are about current events in Danish society?
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    Answer: C. 5

    Five questions are about current events and topics from Danish news in the six months before the test. They are not in the learning material.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    How many questions on the citizenship test come from the official learning material on history, society and culture?
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    Answer: A. 35

    35 questions are about Danish history, society and culture from the learning material. The other 10 are 5 on Danish values and 5 on current events.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How often is the citizenship test held?
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    Answer: C. Twice a year (summer, winter)

    The test is held twice a year, once in summer and once in winter.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    Who holds the citizenship test?
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    Answer: D. Language centres (sprogcentre)

    Language centres (sprogcentre) in different parts of Denmark hold the test. You register with one of them.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    Can you use a dictionary or your own notes during the citizenship test?
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    Answer: D. No, no aids are allowed

    No aids (hjælpemidler) are allowed in the test, so you cannot use a dictionary, notes or a phone.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    In which language is the citizenship test paper written?
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    Answer: C. Danish

    The test paper is in Danish, and the official learning material is also in Danish.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Which of these can you NOT use as ID on the day of the citizenship test?
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    Answer: D. A driving licence

    You must show original ID. A residence card, an EU, EEA or Swiss passport or ID card, or a Danish alien's passport is accepted, but a driving licence is not.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What happens if you fail the citizenship test?
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    Answer: A. You can take it at the next session

    You can take the test again at the next test session, but you must pay the fee again.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the active citizenship test (medborgerskabsprøve) used for?
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    Answer: C. Permanent residence

    Passing the medborgerskabsprøve is one way to meet a condition for permanent residence. It is a different, shorter test from the citizenship test.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    How many years of uninterrupted residence in Denmark are normally needed before you can get citizenship?
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    Answer: C. 9 years

    The general rule is 9 years of uninterrupted residence in Denmark.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    How many years of residence do refugees and stateless people normally need?
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    Answer: A. 8 years

    Refugees, people treated as refugees and stateless people need 8 years instead of the general 9.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    How many years of residence do citizens of other Nordic countries need?
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    Answer: B. 2 years

    Citizens of Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden need only 2 years of residence.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    A person has been married to a Danish citizen for at least 3 years, and the spouse has been Danish for at least 3 years. What is the shortest residence they need?
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    Answer: B. 6 years

    Spouses of Danish citizens need 6 to 8 years, depending on how long they have been married. With at least 3 years of marriage it is 6 years.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Which Danish language test must most applicants normally pass?
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    Answer: D. Prøve i Dansk 3

    The main rule is that you must pass Prøve i Dansk 3 or a test at the same level. Some school exams also count.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Under the self-support rule, you must not have received social help such as cash benefit (kontanthjælp) within the last…
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    Answer: A. 2 years

    You must not have received help such as kontanthjælp in the last 2 years, and not for more than 4 months in total in the last 5 years.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What is the employment rule for most applicants?
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    Answer: B. Full-time work for 3.5 years in the last 4 years

    You must have worked full time (at least 120 hours a month) for 3 years and 6 months in the last 4 years, and still be working when the bill is put forward.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    How many hours a week must you be working when the citizenship bill is put forward?
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    Answer: A. At least 15

    You must be in work at that time, for at least 15 hours a week. This job does not have to be full time.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Who grants Danish citizenship to a foreign citizen?
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    Answer: A. The Folketing, by passing a law

    Under the Constitution, a foreigner can only become a Danish citizen by law. Applicants who meet the rules are listed in a bill that the Folketing must pass.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    At the constitution ceremony (grundlovsceremoni), what must most new citizens do?
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    Answer: C. Shake hands with the mayor or a rådmand

    Most new citizens must attend a ceremony in their municipality, sign a declaration and shake hands with the mayor or a rådmand (a senior councillor), bare hand to bare hand.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    How long do you have to attend a constitution ceremony after the citizenship law comes into force?
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    Answer: A. 2 years

    You must take part within 2 years of the law coming into force. If you miss this, you must apply again.

What to know before the test

  • The test has 45 questions: 35 on Danish history, society and culture from the learning material, 5 on Danish values and 5 on current events from the news in the six months before the test.
  • Each question has two or three answer options. You have 45 minutes, no aids are allowed, and you pass with 36 correct answers, including at least 4 of the 5 values questions.
  • The test is held twice a year at language centres. You must register no later than 5 weeks before the test date.
  • The next test is on 25 November 2026, with a registration deadline of 21 October 2026. The fee is 946 kroner (2026), and you pay again if you retake the test.
  • The current learning material was published in August 2026 and is used for the tests in winter 2026 and summer 2027. Past tests from 2020 to 2026 are published with answer keys.
  • Bring original ID, such as a residence card or an EU, EEA or Swiss passport. A driving licence is not accepted.
  • Citizenship normally also needs 9 years of uninterrupted residence in Denmark. Refugees and stateless people need 8 years, and citizens of the other Nordic countries 2 years.
  • You must normally also pass Prøve i Dansk 3 or a Danish test at the same level. Some school exams, such as the studentereksamen or hf, also count.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Danish citizenship test?

There are 45 questions with two or three answer options each. You have 45 minutes and need 36 correct answers, including at least 4 of the 5 questions on Danish values.

Are these the official test questions?

No. These are original practice questions in English on the same topics. The official learning material and past tests with answer keys are free on danskogproever.dk, so study them as well.

Can I take the Danish citizenship test in English?

No. The test paper is in Danish, and the official learning material is also in Danish, as a PDF and as audio files.

How can I prepare for the 5 questions on current events?

These questions are not in the learning material. They are about topics from Danish news in the six months before the test, so follow Danish news media.

Is the Indfødsretsprøve the same as the medborgerskabsprøve?

No. The medborgerskabsprøve (active citizenship test) is used for permanent residence. It has 25 questions, needs 20 correct answers and lasts 30 minutes.

What happens after my application is approved?

You are listed in a bill on granting citizenship, which the Folketing must pass. Most new citizens then attend a constitution ceremony (grundlovsceremoni) in their municipality within 2 years and shake hands with the mayor or a rådmand (a senior councillor).

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