Note: the official citizenship test itself is held in Swedish.

Swedish Citizenship Test in Uppsala – How to Prepare in 2026

If you live in Uppsala municipality and plan to apply for Swedish citizenship, new regulations coming into effect on 6 June 2026 will require you to demonstrate knowledge of Swedish society. Here we explain what this means for you in Uppsala and how you can prepare independently.

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Test Locations and Travel from Uppsala

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

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

At Medborgarprovet.com, you can practice these same areas at your own pace – at home in Uppsala, 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 connection to 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. Certain 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) will decide 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.

Frequently asked questions

The first test date is scheduled for Stockholm on 15 August 2026. UHR is expected to open more test locations gradually. Monitor uhr.se for the current list.

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