Swedish Citizenship Test in Östersund – How to Prepare in 2026

The Test for Residents of Östersund

The citizenship test is a national examination – its content, number of questions, and assessment are the same regardless of whether you live in Östersund or any other Swedish municipality. Östersund is located in Jämtland county and has approximately 65,000 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 opportunity 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 15 August 2026 in Stockholm.

Test Locations and Travel from Östersund

Currently, UHR has announced that the first test opportunity is scheduled for 15 August 2026 in Stockholm. More test locations are expected to be added gradually. Therefore, if you live in Östersund, 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 tests for you.

How to Prepare in Östersund

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

At Medborgarprovet.com, you can practice the same areas at your own pace – at home in Östersund, 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 authority 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 6 June 2026 onwards will need to 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, new rules for Swedish citizenship apply from 6 June 2026. Part of the requirement is to demonstrate knowledge of Swedish society – often in the form of a citizenship test administered by UHR.