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.

  • Cittadinanza
  • Svezia
  • 80 domande
  • Verificato: 11 ottobre 2026

In breve

Lo gestisce: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) decides on citizenship; the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) handles registration and test information. Esercitati qui gratis con 80 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 11 ottobre 2026.

Leggi prima di esercitartiInizia dalla lettura di «Sweden Citizenship Test Study Guide»: appunti in linguaggio semplice, schemi e i numeri da ricordare.
  1. Domanda 1 di 25

    Under the rules in force since 6 June 2026, how many years must most adults have lived in Sweden before applying for citizenship?
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    Risposta: C. 8 years

    The general residence requirement is now eight years. Some groups, such as stateless people and refugees, have shorter periods.

  2. Domanda 2 di 25

    How long must the spouse or partner of a Swedish citizen normally have lived in Sweden to apply?
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    Risposta: 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.

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

    How many years of residence does a stateless person need before applying for Swedish citizenship?
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    Risposta: C. 5 years

    Stateless people need five years of residence instead of the general eight.

  4. Domanda 4 di 25

    What is the income requirement for adult applicants in 2026?
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    Risposta: 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.

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

    Which applicants must show basic knowledge of Swedish and of Swedish society?
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    Risposta: A. Applicants aged 16 to 66

    The language and society knowledge requirement applies to applicants aged 16 to 66, with some exemptions.

  6. Domanda 6 di 25

    What level of Swedish reading and listening is required for citizenship?
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    Risposta: D. Level B1

    Reading and listening must be at CEFR level B1. Speaking and writing must be at level A2.

  7. Domanda 7 di 25

    What does the society test (medborgarskapsprov om det svenska samhället) look like?
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    Risposta: 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.

  8. Domanda 8 di 25

    You were abroad for nine weeks in one year. How does this affect your residence time?
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    Risposta: 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.

  9. Domanda 9 di 25

    About how many people live in Sweden?
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    Risposta: D. Nearly 11 million

    Sweden has nearly 11 million inhabitants.

  10. Domanda 10 di 25

    What is the highest mountain in Sweden?
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    Risposta: D. Kebnekaise

    Kebnekaise, about 2,000 metres high, is Sweden's highest mountain.

  11. Domanda 11 di 25

    Which are the two largest islands in Sweden?
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    Risposta: D. Gotland and Öland

    Gotland and Öland are the two largest of Sweden's roughly 250,000 islands.

  12. Domanda 12 di 25

    Which of these is one of Sweden's three largest lakes?
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    Risposta: C. Vättern

    Vänern, Vättern and Mälaren are Sweden's largest lakes.

  13. Domanda 13 di 25

    How many municipalities (kommuner) does Sweden have?
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    Risposta: D. 290

    Sweden has 290 municipalities, each led by an elected municipal council.

  14. Domanda 14 di 25

    How many counties (län) and regions does Sweden have?
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    Risposta: B. 21

    Sweden is divided into 21 counties, and there are 21 regions.

  15. Domanda 15 di 25

    Which of Sweden's three main parts (landsdelar) covers more than half of the country?
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    Risposta: B. Norrland

    Sweden has three landsdelar: Götaland, Svealand and Norrland. Norrland covers more than half the area.

  16. Domanda 16 di 25

    Which sea lies off Sweden's east coast?
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    Risposta: D. The Baltic Sea (Östersjön)

    The Baltic Sea lies to the east, while Skagerrak and Kattegat lie off the west coast.

  17. Domanda 17 di 25

    Which of these countries is one of the five Nordic countries, together with Sweden?
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    Risposta: B. Iceland

    The Nordic countries are Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

  18. Domanda 18 di 25

    What covers more than half of Sweden's land area?
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    Risposta: A. Forest

    More than half of Sweden's surface is covered by forest.

  19. Domanda 19 di 25

    How many members (ledamöter) does the Riksdag have?
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    Risposta: D. 349

    The Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, has 349 members.

  20. Domanda 20 di 25

    Who elects the prime minister (statsminister)?
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    Risposta: B. The Riksdag

    The Riksdag elects the prime minister, who then appoints the other ministers.

  21. Domanda 21 di 25

    What political power does Sweden's head of state, the monarch, have?
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    Risposta: A. None; the role is ceremonial

    Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. The king or queen is head of state but has no political power.

  22. Domanda 22 di 25

    Which level of government is mainly responsible for health care?
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    Risposta: A. The regions

    The 21 regions are responsible for health care, through hospitals and health centres, and for public transport.

  23. Domanda 23 di 25

    Which level of government runs preschools, compulsory schools and elder care?
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    Risposta: A. The municipalities

    Municipalities are responsible for preschool, compulsory school, upper secondary school, adult education, elder care and social services.

  24. Domanda 24 di 25

    Which office checks that public authorities follow the law?
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    Risposta: C. The Parliamentary Ombudsmen (JO)

    The Justitieombudsmannen (JO) and the Chancellor of Justice (JK) check that authorities follow laws and rules.

  25. Domanda 25 di 25

    Each autumn, who presents the budget proposal (budgetproposition) to the Riksdag?
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    Risposta: C. The government

    The government presents its budget proposal every autumn, and the Riksdag decides.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • 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.

Domande frequenti

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.

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