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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.

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

Quick answer

The Norwegian citizenship test (statsborgerprøven) has 36 questions. Pass mark: 24 correct answers (32 of the 36 questions are scored; 4 are trial questions). Time limit: 60 minutes. It is run by Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). Fee: Set by the municipality: 300 to 1,800 kroner (HK-dir). 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 Norway Citizenship Test Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

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

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

  2. Question 2 of 25

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

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

  3. Question 3 of 25

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

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

  4. Question 4 of 25

    In which language is the citizenship test?
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    Answer: 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. Question 5 of 25

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

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

  6. Question 6 of 25

    How many answer options does each question in the real citizenship test have?
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    Answer: 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. Question 7 of 25

    Which body runs the citizenship test and the social studies test?
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    Answer: 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. Question 8 of 25

    You passed the social studies test (samfunnskunnskapsprøven) in Arabic. What must you do before applying for citizenship?
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    Answer: 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. Question 9 of 25

    How do you take the citizenship test?
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    Answer: 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. Question 10 of 25

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

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

  11. Question 11 of 25

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

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

  12. Question 12 of 25

    What form of government does Article 1 of the Constitution set out?
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    Answer: 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. Question 13 of 25

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

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

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Which church does the Constitution name as the established church of Norway?
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    Answer: 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. Question 15 of 25

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

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

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What was added to the Constitution in May 2014?
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    Answer: 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. Question 17 of 25

    Since 2014, the Constitution has two equal language versions. Which ones?
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    Answer: 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. Question 18 of 25

    What does the Constitution say about the death penalty?
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    Answer: 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. Question 19 of 25

    What majority of the Storting is needed to change the Constitution?
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    Answer: 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. Question 20 of 25

    Under the Constitution, what must be a fundamental consideration in decisions that affect children?
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    Answer: 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. Question 21 of 25

    Which right does Article 101 of the Constitution protect?
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    Answer: 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. Question 22 of 25

    What does the Constitution say about equality?
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    Answer: 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. Question 23 of 25

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

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

  24. Question 24 of 25

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

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

  25. Question 25 of 25

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

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

What to know before the test

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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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