Frequently asked questions
About the Norwegian citizenship test, and about how this site works.
What is the Norwegian citizenship test?
Statsborgerprøven is a compulsory test for most people applying for Norwegian citizenship. It measures knowledge of Norwegian society, history, culture and values, and consists of multiple-choice questions covering democracy, human rights, history, geography and everyday life in Norway.
How many questions are there, and what do I need to pass?
The citizenship test has 36 tasks, but only 32 of them are scored — the other four are new tasks being trialled. You need 24 correct answers to pass, i.e. 24 of the 32 that count (75%). The test lasts a maximum of 60 minutes.
Can I take the citizenship test in English?
No. The citizenship test is taken in Norwegian — bokmål or nynorsk — at language level A2. There is no English version of the real exam. The social studies test (samfunnskunnskapsprøven), which is used when applying for permanent residence rather than citizenship, is a different test and is offered in a number of languages including English. Check HK-dir for which languages currently apply.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. These are practice questions written for this site based on the topics the exam covers. They are not tasks from a real exam, and no one can guarantee that any particular question will appear. They are here so you can practise the material and the question format.
Are the English and Norwegian questions the same?
No — and that is deliberate. The English and Norwegian question banks are two independent sets of 300 questions covering the same syllabus, not translations of each other. Working through both gives you broader coverage rather than the same material twice. Since the exam is in Norwegian, do spend time on the Norwegian set before the day.
What topics does the test cover?
Three areas, with roughly a third of the questions from each: education, skills and working life; family, health and everyday life; and Norway past and present, which covers history, geography, politics and culture. It does not pay to skip one of them.
Do I need an account to use this site?
No. All 300 questions, answers and explanations are free to read without signing in. An account is only needed if you want the interactive quiz and your progress saved across devices — it does not unlock additional content.
What happens if I do not pass?
You can register and sit the test again. Rules, deadlines and fees are set by HK-dir and can change, so check the official page for what applies when you register.
How long should I prepare for?
It varies, but spread the practice out rather than concentrating it. Fifteen to thirty minutes a day over two months leaves most people better prepared than the same total hours crammed into a few long sessions, because memory consolidates between sessions. Test yourself rather than re-reading: recognising a correct answer is not the same as being able to produce it.
What does the test cost?
The test costs money, and the price is set by the test centre, so it varies between municipalities. The citizenship application itself carries a separate fee from UDI. Check hkdir.no and udi.no for current prices. Practising on this site is free.
Still have a question?
For anything about registration, fees or deadlines, HK-dir is the authority. For the material itself, start with the questions.