Swedish Citizenship Test in Norrköping – How to Prepare in 2026

The Test for Residents of Norrköping

The citizenship test is a national exam – its content, number of questions, and assessment are the same regardless of whether you live in Norrköping or any other Swedish municipality. Norrköping is located in Östergötland County and has approximately 145,000 inhabitants.

The test is developed by UHR (Universitets- och högskolerådet, the Swedish Council for Higher Education). Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) will assign you 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 opportunity is scheduled for August 15, 2026, in Stockholm.

Test Locations and Travel from Norrköping

Currently, UHR has announced that the first test opportunity is scheduled for August 15, 2026, in Stockholm. More test locations are expected to be added over time. Therefore, if you live in Norrköping, you should plan for possible 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 Norrköping

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

At Medborgarprovet.com, you can practice these same areas at your own pace – at home in Norrköping, on the bus, or during lunch. 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 must demonstrate knowledge of Swedish society. Some exceptions apply, for example, for those who have completed sfi (Swedish for Immigrants) course D or have other approved education. Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) decides 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.