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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.

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  • Noorwegen
  • 80 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 13 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Het officiële examen heeft 36 vragen. Geslaagd: 24 correct answers (32 of the 36 questions are scored; 4 are trial questions). Tijdslimiet: 60 minuten. Afgenomen door: Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). Kosten: Set by the municipality: 300 to 1,800 kroner (HK-dir). Oefen hier gratis met 80 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 13 oktober 2026.

Lees dit voordat je gaat oefenenBegin met de Norway Citizenship Test Study Guide: notities in begrijpelijke taal, schema’s en de getallen die je moet onthouden.

  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    How many questions are there in the Norwegian citizenship test (statsborgerprøven)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 36

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

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    How many correct answers do you need to pass the citizenship test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 24

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

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    What is the time limit for the citizenship test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Up to 60 minutes

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

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    In which language is the citizenship test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 5 van 25

    Which written forms of Norwegian can you choose for the citizenship test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Bokmål or Nynorsk

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

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    How many answer options does each question in the real citizenship test have?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 25

    Which body runs the citizenship test and the social studies test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 8 van 25

    You passed the social studies test (samfunnskunnskapsprøven) in Arabic. What must you do before applying for citizenship?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 9 van 25

    How do you take the citizenship test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 10 van 25

    On which date was the Norwegian Constitution (Grunnloven) adopted?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 17 May 1814

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

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Where did the National Assembly (Riksforsamlingen) meet in 1814?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Eidsvoll

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

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What form of government does Article 1 of the Constitution set out?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 13 van 25

    According to the Constitution, who exercises the legislative power through the Storting?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The people

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

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Which church does the Constitution name as the established church of Norway?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does the Constitution say about religion for people in Norway?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Everyone may freely practise their religion

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

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What was added to the Constitution in May 2014?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 17 van 25

    Since 2014, the Constitution has two equal language versions. Which ones?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 18 van 25

    What does the Constitution say about the death penalty?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 19 van 25

    What majority of the Storting is needed to change the Constitution?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 20 van 25

    Under the Constitution, what must be a fundamental consideration in decisions that affect children?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 21 van 25

    Which right does Article 101 of the Constitution protect?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does the Constitution say about equality?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 23 van 25

    Which freedom does Article 100 of the Constitution protect?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Freedom of expression

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

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    How many members does the Storting have?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 169

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

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Which of these is a task of the Storting?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Making laws and the state budget

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

Wat je moet weten voor het 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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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