Registration for Indfødsretsprøven (Citizenship test) 2024 here.

Arrival Time 

You attend for Indfødsretprøven at your local language center.You should arrive well in advance for the Indfødsretsprøven - at least 10 minutes early.

Bring valid identification 

To participate in the Indfødsretsprøven, you must bring a photo ID. The ID must be one of the following types: 

• Residence card, alien's passport, convention passport, or a driver's license issued by a public authority in Denmark. 
• Passport, identity card, or driver's license issued by a public authority in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland. 
• A passport issued by a public authority in a country other than the aforementioned countries, with an inserted residence sticker.

Read the ministry's guidance on identification for the tests here.

During the test 

The Ministry's guidelines for Indfødsretsprøven are as follows: 

• At the beginning of the test, the test booklets will be distributed. You should write your name, CPR number, and test number on the front of the test booklet and answer the questions inside the booklet. 
• If you believe you have answered a question incorrectly, you can correct your answer during the test time. Any corrections must be clearly marked. This means that a response you regret must be crossed out. 

Pay special attention to the rules during the test: 

• You may not bring dictionaries or the like to the test. You must also not bring a mobile phone, smartwatch, music player, or similar technical equipment. 
• You may not have contact with the other test participants during the test. 
• You must raise your hand if you want to speak to a supervisor. You may not leave your seat without permission from a supervisor, even if you only need to use the restroom. You may not leave your seat during the first and last quarter of the test time. 
• The supervisor will announce when the 45 minutes of test time have elapsed. You may not leave your seat until the supervisor has collected your answers and confirmed receipt. You may not remove the test materials from the room. 
• Violation of these rules may result in expulsion.

Q: Where can I take Indfødsretsprøven? 

A: You can take Indfødsretsprøven at A2B's language centers - you choose your nearest language center when you register.

Q: How do I receive the results of Indfødsretsprøven? 

A: It may take up to 4 weeks for the results of the Indfødsretsprøven to be available. If you pass the test, the language center will issue a certificate to you. If you fail the test, you can take a new test in the following test period by paying a new fee.

Q: How can I prepare for the Indfødsretsprøven? 

A: You can prepare for the test by studying the Ministry's study material -  find link to the material here.

Q: Can I see an example of Indfødsretsprøven somewhere? 

A: Yes, you can find examples of previous citizenship tests on the ministry's website here.

Q: How does Indfødsretsprøven work? 

A: Indfødsretsprøven (The Citizenship Test) consists of 45 written questions about Danish societal conditions, Danish culture, and Danish history. 35 of the questions are based on the study material. Additionally, there are 5 questions that assess your knowledge of Danish societal conditions, politics, and cultural events by following Danish news media coverage. Furthermore, there are 5 questions about Danish values, which aim to test whether applicants for Danish citizenship have embraced Danish values. 

You have 45 minutes to answer the 45 questions. The questions are multiple-choice questions. To pass the test, you must answer at least 36 out of the 45 questions correctly, including answering at least 4 out of 5 questions correctly about Danish values.

Q: How is the certificate from Indfødsretsprøven sent to the office Indfødsretskontoret? 

A: You yourself are responsible for submitting your test certificate to the Citizenship Office/Indfødsretskontoret in the Ministry for your application.