Swedish Citizenship Test in Malmö – How to Prepare in 2026

The Test for Malmö Residents

The citizenship test is a national exam – the content, number of questions, and assessment are the same whether you live in Malmö or any other Swedish municipality. Malmö is located in Skåne county and has approximately 360,000 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 taken in Swedish and on paper. The first test date is scheduled for August 15, 2026, in Stockholm.

Test Locations and Travel from Malmö

Currently, UHR has announced that the first test date is scheduled for August 15, 2026, in Stockholm. More test locations are expected to be added over time. Those living in Malmö should therefore 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 tests for you.

How to Prepare in Malmö

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

At Medborgarprovet.com, you can practice the same areas at your own pace – at home in Malmö, on the bus, or during your lunch break. You can start for free and upgrade if you want 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. Certain exceptions apply, for example, for those who have completed sfi (Swedish for Immigrants) course D or have other approved education. Migrationsverket will decide on a case-by-case basis.

According to Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency), 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.