The Danish citizenship test 2026, explained in English
The indfødsretsprøve is the written test you must pass to apply for Danish citizenship. This page explains the format, the pass mark, how to register and how to prepare. The test itself is in Danish, and so is our practice material.
- Format
- 45 questions
- Written multiple choice, two or three options, one correct answer each.
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- About one minute per question. No dictionaries or electronic devices.
- Pass mark
- 36 of 45
- 80 percent. You may get at most 9 answers wrong.
- Second requirement
- 4 of 5 on values
- Judged separately. You can reach the total and still fail here.
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Next test: 25 November 2026 · registration closes 21 October 2026
The test is held twice a year, in early June and late November. If you miss the registration deadline you wait six months.
See all test dates and deadlinesWhat is on the test
The 45 questions are not one undifferentiated set. They fall into three parts in a fixed order, and only the first can be revised from a book.
- Questions 1-35
The official study material
Danish history, democracy and the political system, the economy, cultural life, geography and Denmark's place in the world. This is the predictable part: the answers are in the official material published by SIRI, and the same themes recur sitting after sitting.
- Questions 36-40
Current affairs
Events covered in the Danish news media in the months before the sitting. They are not in the study material and they change every term, so old papers will not help you here. Follow Danish news while you prepare.
- Questions 41-45
Danish values
Freedom of expression, gender equality, democracy and the relationship between religion and law. These five have their own pass requirement: you must get at least 4 right. You can score 36 overall and still fail if you get only two of these correct.
Registration, fee and deadlines
You register with an approved language school or test centre, not with the ministry and not with us. You choose where in Denmark to sit it. Registration must be complete no later than five weeks before the test day, and the fee is DKK 946. There is no resit for illness: if you cannot attend, you register for the next term and pay again.
ID you must bring
Bring original, valid photo identification. Photocopies and photos on your phone are refused, and without acceptable ID you will not be let into the room.
Accepted
- Passport
- Residence card issued in Denmark
- Alien's passport or convention passport
- National ID card from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
Not accepted
- Danish driving licence
- A photo or photocopy of your ID
- Expired or illegible documents
On the day
- Arrive early, at least fifteen minutes. You are given a booklet and write your name, CPR number and test number on the front.
- You mark your answers in the booklet. If you change your mind, cross the old answer out clearly.
- No aids of any kind: no dictionaries, notes, phone or smartwatch. You may not talk to other candidates or leave your seat without permission.
- If you pass you receive a certificate. It does not expire, but you are responsible for submitting it with your citizenship application.
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How to prepare
Official study material for winter 2026 and summer 2027
SIRI identifies the current edition as the material for the winter 2026 and summer 2027 tests. The written handbook and audio version contain the same material, in Danish. Start with SIRI's free study material, audio and past papers. Check the edition for your sitting. Our practice is an independent supplement and does not replace the official material.
Plan time for all three parts. Learning the syllabus does not replace preparing for current affairs and Danish values.
- Learn the syllabus. Read the official material and practise the questions from previous sittings. The same themes return, but old papers do not predict the next questions. Check your understanding against the current official material.
- Follow the news. You cannot cram current affairs the night before, but you can build them up a little each day.
- Understand the values. Do not memorise answers. The questions test whether you recognise how freedom of expression, equality and the relationship between religion and law work in practice in Denmark.
- Practise against the clock. Use a timed paper to check whether you can read and answer within 45 minutes. Afterwards, review the questions you were unsure about.
Practise with the real papers
Browse our archive of published indfødsretsprøve papers, including historical sets that may be incomplete. You can practise against a 45-minute timer; a training result is not an official assessment. The questions and answers are in Danish, because that is the language you will be tested in. There is a Danish to English vocabulary tool to help while you read.
The paper list shows which tests you can take for free. Looking for the Danish citizenship test from June 2026? That past paper is available in Danish. Its current-affairs questions belong to that sitting, not the next test.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Danish citizenship test?
- The indfødsretsprøve is a written multiple-choice test about Danish history, society, culture and values. You must pass it to apply for Danish citizenship. It has 45 questions and lasts 45 minutes.
- How many questions do you need to pass the Danish citizenship test?
- You need at least 36 correct answers out of 45, which is 80 percent. On top of that you must answer at least 4 of the 5 questions about Danish values correctly. Both conditions have to be met.
- How many mistakes are allowed in the Danish citizenship test?
- At most 9 out of 45, and no more than one in the values section. There is no penalty for a wrong answer, so never leave a question blank.
- How long does the Danish citizenship test take?
- 45 minutes for 45 questions, so roughly one minute per question. You may not leave your seat during the first or the last fifteen minutes.
- How often is the Danish citizenship test held?
- Twice a year: one sitting in early June and one in late November. There is no resit between sittings, so if you cannot attend you have to wait for the next term and pay the fee again.
- How much does the Danish citizenship test cost?
- The fee is DKK 946 for the 2026 sittings. You pay when you register at the language school or test centre where you want to sit the test. The fee can change from year to year.
- Where do I register for the Danish citizenship test?
- At an approved language school or test centre. You choose where in the country you want to sit it, and registration must be completed no later than five weeks before the test date.
- What ID do I need to bring to the Danish citizenship test?
- Original, valid photo ID: a passport, a residence card issued in Denmark, an alien's or convention passport, or a national ID card from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland. A Danish driving licence is not accepted, and a photo or a photocopy is not enough.
- What happens if I fail the Danish citizenship test?
- You can sit it again at the next term. That requires a new registration and a new fee. There is no limit on how many times you may try.
- Does the Danish citizenship test certificate expire?
- No. No time limit has been set on the certificate. You are responsible for sending it to the Danish Immigration and Integration Ministry yourself when you apply for citizenship.
- Is the Danish citizenship test in English?
- No. The test is written in Danish and there is no English version, which is why you also need Prøve i Dansk 3 or an equivalent Danish exam to apply for citizenship. You can prepare in English, but you have to answer in Danish on the day.
This page is guidance. Binding rules, fees and deadlines are set by the Danish authorities and can change.Read the official information at nyidanmark.dk