PDF Material and Summaries for the Swedish Citizenship Test

How the Citizenship Test Works in Practice

The citizenship test is a national knowledge test about Swedish society, developed by UHR (the Swedish Council for Higher Education) on behalf of the government. The test is part of the new regulations for Swedish citizenship that come into effect on 6 June 2026. The first test date is scheduled for 15 August 2026 in Stockholm, and more locations will be opened gradually.

According to UHR, the test consists of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Each question has four answer options, with exactly one correct answer. The test is taken in Swedish and on paper in a supervised room. You are not allowed to bring mobile phones, dictionaries, or notes. There are no negative marks for incorrect answers, so it is always beneficial to answer all questions, even if you are unsure.

Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) is the authority that processes your citizenship application. Once your application is complete, you will receive an instruction letter stating when and where you are to take the test. You cannot freely choose the time or location yourself – the instruction comes from Migrationsverket in collaboration with UHR's test system.

After the test, you will be informed whether you have passed or not. If you fail, the proposal states that you can retake the test at the next regular opportunity. A failed test does not mean your citizenship application is immediately rejected – Migrationsverket always makes an overall assessment, which also includes residency requirements, a respectable way of life, and self-sufficiency requirements.

Our Own Summaries

At Medborgarprovet.com, we have created shorter module guides for each knowledge area. These are web-based but can be read as easily accessible summaries of UHR's "Sverige i fokus". We recommend reading the module guides first and then delving deeper into UHR's PDF as needed.

We do not yet offer ready-made PDF downloads of our module guides. The reason is that our pages are continuously updated – in a PDF printed three months ago, the information risks being partially outdated.

You can still easily save a module guide as a PDF using your web browser's Print function (select "Save as PDF" as the printer).

13 Knowledge Areas from "Sverige i fokus"

The content of the test is based on UHR's official educational material "Sverige i fokus" (Sweden in Focus). The material is open, free of charge, and divided into 13 clear knowledge areas. These broadly cover society – from the rules of democracy to everyday issues of welfare, work, and traditions. These are the same areas that the questions in the actual test are based on, making them your most important checklist.

The 13 areas are: The Country of Sweden, Sweden's Modern History, How Sweden is Governed, Sweden's Democratic System, Political Elections and Parties, Law and Justice, Human Rights, The Role of Media, Secular State and Multi-religious Country, Sweden and the World, The Welfare Society, The Labour Market and Personal Finance, and Traditions and Holidays. Each area contains both fact-based questions and questions that test your understanding of how society is interconnected.

At Medborgarprovet.com, we have built a dedicated module for each of these 13 areas. You can choose to first identify which area you are weakest in and then train specifically, or take a complete practice test with mixed questions from all areas – just like in the actual test.

A good guideline is to set aside at least a few hours per knowledge area, with extra focus on Law and Justice, How Sweden is Governed, and The Welfare Society. These areas are usually perceived as the most extensive because they contain many institutions, concepts, and dates.

When PDF is Good – and When It's Not

PDF is good when you: 1) want to read long texts without digital distraction, 2) do not have a reliable internet connection, 3) prefer to make notes by hand in the margin. For background reading, PDF is often perfect.

PDF is less suitable when you: 1) need active practice with feedback (immediate answers and explanations), 2) want to track your progress in percentages, 3) need to simulate the test tempo (60 questions in 90 minutes). For the latter, digital practice is superior.

Our recommendation: read UHR's "Sverige i fokus" as a PDF and supplement with digital exercises on Medborgarprovet.com. This gives you both breadth and depth.

How to Prepare with Medborgarprovet.com

Medborgarprovet.com is a private, independent practice service in Swedish. We are not a government agency and have no connection to UHR, Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency), or the government. Our mission is to make your preparation as simple, structured, and stress-free as possible so you can approach test day with confidence.

We recommend a simple three-week plan: week 1, you focus on skimming all 13 module guides and taking short diagnostic tests. Week 2, you intensively practice the modules where you scored lowest, with active repetition every day. Week 3, you take at least three complete practice tests under timed conditions to get used to the pace of 60 questions in 90 minutes.

You can start for free: create an account and try our open practice questions immediately. If you want full access to the entire question bank, all module exercises, and complete test simulations, Premium costs 299 SEK as a one-time fee – no subscription, no commitment. The same price applies regardless of where you live in Sweden.

After each completed practice test, you receive a detailed results view that shows which knowledge areas you master and which need more practice. Your history is saved so you can track your progress over time and see when you are ready for the actual test.

How to Combine PDF and Digital Practice

Week 1: read UHR's PDF (skim all 13 chapters). Week 2: focus on 2 chapters at a time, do digital practice immediately after each chapter to reinforce learning. Week 3: complete digital practice tests under timed conditions.

Print out your own summaries on 1–2 A4 pages per area. Handwriting + digital practice is a winning combination.

You can use your printout as a pocket-sized aid for revision on the bus, while the complete practice tests are taken in a quiet environment on a computer or tablet.

Official Sources and Next Steps

For official information on applications, waiting times, fees, and requirements, you should always contact Migrationsverket (migrationsverket.se, the Swedish Migration Agency). For details about the test itself – content, times, test locations, and rules for re-testing – UHR (uhr.se, the Swedish Council for Higher Education) is the correct source. The government publishes propositions and assignments on regeringen.se, which is good to monitor if you want to follow how the rules develop.

Your next steps are generally: 1) Check that you meet the eight-year residency requirement, 2) read through UHR's "Sverige i fokus" (Sweden in Focus) for an overview, 3) create a free account here and take a diagnostic test to see where you stand, 4) make a weekly plan and stick to it, 5) take practice tests under timed conditions in the last week before the actual test.

Remember that the citizenship test is just one of several parts of the citizenship application. Self-sufficiency requirements, a respectable way of life, and identity requirements are also assessed by Migrationsverket. You can start practicing even before you submit your application – the earlier you start, the calmer the final push will be.