Estonian Citizenship Exam practice test
Free Estonian Citizenship Exam practice for Estonia: 15 questions with explanations, timed mock exams and progress tracking.
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Language note: the official test is in Estonian. Questions here are in English to help you learn the content. Use the official material to learn the exact wording.
About the Estonian Citizenship Exam
Last reviewed: October 15, 2026 · Checked against the official source linked on this page.
To naturalise in Estonia, adults need to have lived in Estonia for at least eight years before applying, at least five of them on a permanent basis, and have a permanent legal income. They must pass an Estonian language exam (unless educated in Estonian) and an official exam on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act. That exam has 24 multiple-choice questions in Estonian, lasts 45 minutes and is passed with at least 18 correct answers. The Estonian texts of the Constitution and the Citizenship Act and a dictionary are available in the exam room.
This practice set covers Estonia’s government, history, geography and national symbols to build your background knowledge. The real exam focuses on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act, so study those texts too and confirm current rules with the Education and Youth Board (Harno) and the Police and Border Guard Board.
| Official name | Exam on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act |
|---|---|
| Format | A computer-based exam of 24 multiple-choice questions in Estonian on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act, taken in 45 minutes and passed with at least 18 correct answers. |
| Language | Estonian |
| Who takes it | Adults applying for Estonian citizenship by naturalisation. |
| Exemptions | People with restricted legal capacity, and those whose health prevents them from taking the exam, can be partly or fully exempted by an expert committee. |
Official test topics
- Government and lawThe Riigikogu, the President, the 1992 Constitution and the Supreme Court in Tartu.5 questions
- HistoryIndependence in 1918, the Tartu Peace Treaty, the Baltic Way, the restoration of independence in 1991 and joining the EU and NATO.5 questions
- Geography, culture and symbolsTallinn, Saaremaa, the blue, black and white flag, the national anthem and the UNESCO-listed Old Town.5 questions
Sample questions
Answer: The Riigikogu. Estonia's single-chamber parliament is the Riigikogu. The Saeima is Latvia's and the Seimas is Lithuania's.
Answer: 24 February 1918. The Manifesto to the Peoples of Estonia was proclaimed on 24 February 1918, now Independence Day.
Answer: Tallinn. Tallinn, on the Gulf of Finland, is Estonia's capital and largest city.
How to prepare
Read the Estonian text of the Constitution and the Citizenship Act, since they are available in the exam room and you need to find answers quickly.
Focus on the Constitution's chapters on general provisions, fundamental rights and freedoms, and the powers of the Riigikogu, President, Government and courts.
Learn how Estonian citizenship is acquired, restored and lost under the Citizenship Act.
Consider the free training courses on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act offered through the Integration Foundation.
Estonian Citizenship Exam FAQ
Does Estonia have a citizenship test?
Yes. Applicants must pass an exam on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act: 24 multiple-choice questions in Estonian, 45 minutes, with at least 18 correct answers needed to pass. There is also an Estonian language exam.
Can I use materials during the exam in Estonia?
Yes. The Estonian text of the Constitution and the Citizenship Act, and a dictionary, are available in the exam room.
Is the exam on paper or on a computer in Estonia?
The exam is electronic and can only be taken on a computer at an examination point. It is free of charge.
Who is exempt from the language exam in Estonia?
People who completed basic, secondary or higher education in Estonian do not need to take the language exam, but they still take the Constitution and Citizenship Act exam.