Note: the official citizenship test itself is held in Swedish.

Swedish Citizenship Test in Borås – How to Prepare in 2026

If you live in Borås municipality and plan to apply for Swedish citizenship, new regulations coming into effect on June 6, 2026, will require you to demonstrate knowledge of Swedish society. Here, we will explain what this means for you in Borås and how you can prepare independently.

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The Test for Residents of Borås

The Swedish citizenship test is a national examination – its content, number of questions, and assessment criteria are the same whether you live in Borås or any other Swedish municipality. Borås is located in Västra Götaland County and has approximately 115,000 inhabitants.

The test is developed by UHR (Universitets- och högskolerådet, the Swedish Council for Higher Education). Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) will notify you of a test appointment via an assignment letter once you have submitted your citizenship application.

According to UHR, the citizenship test is a multiple-choice exam with approximately 60 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Each question has four answer options with one correct answer. The test is written in Swedish and on paper. The first test session is scheduled for August 15, 2026, in Stockholm.

Test Locations and Travel from Borås

Currently, UHR has announced that the first test session is scheduled for August 15, 2026, in Stockholm. More test locations are expected to be added over time. Therefore, if you live in Borås, you should plan for potential travel to the nearest test location.

Monitor uhr.se and migrationsverket.se for updated information on test locations, dates, and registration. As a private practice service, we cannot book test appointments for you.

How to Prepare in Borås

The content of the test is based on UHR's educational material 'Sverige i fokus' (Sweden in Focus), covering 13 knowledge areas: from democracy and law and order to welfare, traditions, and the history of Sweden.

At Medborgarprovet.com, you can practice these same areas at your own pace – at home in Borås, on the bus, or during your lunch break. You can start for free and upgrade if you want access to the full question bank.

At Medborgarprovet.com, you can practice the same knowledge areas that UHR's educational material 'Sverige i fokus' is based on. We are not a government agency and have no affiliation with UHR – we are a private practice service that helps you prepare at your own pace.

Who Needs to Take the Test?

Most adults applying for Swedish citizenship from June 6, 2026, onwards will need to demonstrate knowledge of Swedish society. Some exceptions apply, for example, if you have completed SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) course D or have other approved education. Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) will decide on a case-by-case basis.

According to Migrationsverket, new rules for Swedish citizenship apply from June 6, 2026. Part of the requirement is to demonstrate knowledge of Swedish society – often in the form of a citizenship test administered by UHR.

Frequently asked questions

The first test session is scheduled for Stockholm on August 15, 2026. UHR is expected to open more test locations over time. Monitor uhr.se for an updated list.

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