Swedish Citizenship Test in Skellefteå – How to Prepare in 2026

The Test for Skellefteå Residents

The citizenship test is a national exam – the content, number of questions, and assessment are the same whether you live in Skellefteå or any other Swedish municipality. Skellefteå is located in Västerbotten County and has approximately 75,000 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 Skellefteå

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 Skellefteå, 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 Skellefteå

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 order to welfare, traditions, and Swedish history.

On Medborgarprovet.com, you can practice the same areas at your own pace – at home in Skellefteå, 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 each individual case.

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.