Norwegian Citizenship Test practice test
Free Norwegian Citizenship Test practice for Norway: 15 questions with explanations, timed mock exams and progress tracking.
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Language note: the official test is in Norwegian. Questions here are in English to help you learn the content. Use the official material to learn the exact wording.
About the Norwegian Citizenship Test
Last reviewed: October 15, 2026 · Checked against the official source linked on this page.
To become a Norwegian citizen by application you must meet several conditions, including a Norwegian language requirement and a pass in either the official citizenship test (statsborgerprøven) or the social studies test (samfunnskunnskapsprøven) taken in Norwegian. The citizenship test is a multiple-choice test in Norwegian with 36 questions, each with three answer options. Only 32 questions are scored, and you need at least 24 of them right. The test lasts up to 60 minutes.
This practice set covers Norway’s government and law, history, and geography, culture and symbols. It is written in English to help you learn the facts, while the real test is in Norwegian. Always confirm the current requirements with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) before you apply.
| Official name | Statsborgerprøven |
|---|---|
| Format | A multiple-choice test in Norwegian with 36 questions, each with three options, of which 32 count towards your score; it lasts up to 60 minutes. |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Who takes it | Applicants for Norwegian citizenship, who must pass either the citizenship test or the social studies test in Norwegian unless they are exempt. |
| Exemptions | Some applicants are exempt, for example people with certain education from Norway. |
Official test topics
- Government and lawNorway's constitutional monarchy, the Storting, elections, Constitution Day and the Sami Parliament.5 questions
- HistoryThe union with Denmark, the 1814 Constitution at Eidsvoll, independence in 1905, the Second World War and polar exploration.5 questions
- Geography, culture and symbolsOslo, the fjords and mountains, the Norwegian krone and the red, white and blue flag.5 questions
Sample questions
Answer: The Storting. Norway's parliament is the Storting (Stortinget), which meets in Oslo.
Answer: Denmark. Norway was part of a union with Denmark from the late Middle Ages until 1814, when it was transferred to a new union with Sweden.
Answer: Oslo. Oslo is Norway's capital and the seat of the Storting, the government and the royal palace.
How to prepare
Practise reading short texts in Norwegian, because the citizenship test is only offered in Norwegian.
Study the topics the test covers, including history, politics, the school system, social norms and geography.
Practise picking the single correct answer from three options, as every question on the test has three choices and only one is right.
Book early through the official test organisers and check whether you are exempt before you pay for a test.
Norwegian Citizenship Test FAQ
Does Norway have a citizenship test?
Yes. Most applicants must pass the statsborgerprøven, a multiple-choice test in Norwegian with 36 questions. 32 questions are scored and you need at least 24 correct. The test lasts up to 60 minutes. Passing the social studies test in Norwegian is also accepted.
Can I take the Norwegian citizenship test in English?
No. The citizenship test must be taken in Norwegian.
Why are only 32 of the 36 questions scored in Norway?
Some questions are trial questions that do not count towards your result, so your score is based on the 32 scored questions.
Can I get an exemption from the test in Norway?
Some people are exempt, for example if they have certain education from Norway. Check the UDI website for the full rules.