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.
Mabilis na sagot
Ang opisyal na pagsusulit ay may 36 tanong. Passing mark: 24 correct answers (32 of the 36 questions are scored; 4 are trial questions). Time limit: 60 minuto. Pinapatakbo ito ng Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). Bayad: Set by the municipality: 300 to 1,800 kroner (HK-dir). Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 80 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 13, 2026.
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Tanong 1 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 36
The test has 36 questions. Only 32 count towards your score; the other 4 are new questions being tried out.
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Tanong 2 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 24
HK-dir's rule is that you pass with 24 correct answers. 32 of the 36 questions are scored.
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Tanong 3 ng 25
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Sagot: C. Up to 60 minutes
You have a maximum of 60 minutes to answer the questions.
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Tanong 4 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 5 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Bokmål or Nynorsk
You can take the test in Bokmål or Nynorsk, and you can have the questions read aloud.
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Tanong 6 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 7 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 8 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 9 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 10 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 17 May 1814
The Constitution is dated 17 May 1814. It is the second oldest written constitution still in use.
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Tanong 11 ng 25
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Sagot: C. Eidsvoll
The National Assembly met at Eidsvoll in 1814, the year the Constitution of 17 May was adopted.
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Tanong 12 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 13 ng 25
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Sagot: B. The people
Article 49 says the people exercise the legislative power through the Storting, elected in free and secret elections.
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Tanong 14 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 15 ng 25
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Sagot: C. Everyone may freely practise their religion
Article 16 gives everyone the right to practise their religion freely.
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Tanong 16 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 17 ng 25
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Sagot: C. Bokmål and Nynorsk
In May 2014 the Storting adopted a language revision with two equal versions, one in Bokmål and one in Nynorsk.
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Tanong 18 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 19 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 20 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 21 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 22 ng 25
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Sagot: 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.
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Tanong 23 ng 25
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Sagot: A. Freedom of expression
Article 100 says there shall be freedom of expression. It also gives people access to state documents.
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Tanong 24 ng 25
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Sagot: C. 169
Article 57 sets the number at 169: 150 constituency seats and 19 seats at large.
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Tanong 25 ng 25
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Sagot: D. Making laws and the state budget
The Storting passes, changes and repeals laws, decides the state budget and supervises the Government.
Keyboard: 1–4 para sumagot, Enter para sa susunod na tanong.
Ang tunay na pagsusulit: 24 correct answers (32 of the 36 questions are scored; 4 are trial questions)
Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit
- 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.
Mga madalas itanong
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.
Mga sanggunian
- HK-dir: Norwegian citizenship test
- HK-dir: Read about the citizenship test
- HK-dir: Register for the citizenship test (in Norwegian)
- HK-dir: Practise for the citizenship test (in Norwegian)
- HK-dir: On the day of the citizenship test
- HK-dir: Read about the social studies test
- HK-dir: samfunnskunnskap.no, the official study material
- UDI: Citizenship
- The Storting: The Constitution of Norway (English translation, PDF)