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.

Citoyenneté
Norvège
80 questions
Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026

En bref

L’examen officiel comporte 36 questions. Pour réussir : 24 correct answers (32 of the 36 questions are scored; 4 are trial questions). Durée : 60 minutes. Organisé par : Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). Frais : Set by the municipality: 300 to 1,800 kroner (HK-dir). Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 80 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 13 octobre 2026.

À savoir avant l’examen

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.

Questions fréquentes

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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