Guides to the Norwegian citizenship and social studies tests
Practical, source-linked guides to statsborgerprøven and samfunnskunnskapsprøven: what the tests cover, pass marks, language options, booking, and what to do if you fail. Every factual claim links back to UDI or HKdir.
Norwegian citizenship test practice guide
A clear guide to the Norwegian citizenship test: what it covers, how it differs from other requirements, and how to practise with official-source review.
Norwegian social studies test practice guide
Prepare for the Norwegian social studies test with a clear explanation of language options, core topics, and practical ways to review weak areas.
Norwegian citizenship test sample questions
Free sample questions in the style of the Norwegian citizenship test (statsborgerprøven) and social studies test, with answers and explanations.
Can you take the Norwegian social studies test in English?
Yes — samfunnskunnskapsprøven is offered in English, one of 23 languages. When an English result counts, when Norwegian is required, and how to prepare.
Statsborgerprøven vs samfunnskunnskapsprøven
The two Norwegian knowledge tests compared: questions, pass marks, languages, and which one your citizenship or permanent residence case actually needs.
Norwegian citizenship test pass mark and scoring
How many correct answers you need: 24 of 32 scored questions on statsborgerprøven, 26 of 34 on samfunnskunnskapsprøven — and how the scoring works.
How to book the citizenship and social studies tests
Registering for statsborgerprøven or samfunnskunnskapsprøven: the official portal, what it costs, deadlines, and the ID you need on test day.
Failed the Norwegian citizenship test? How retakes work
Failing statsborgerprøven or samfunnskunnskapsprøven is recoverable: how soon you can retake, what it costs, and how to make the next attempt count.
Test results and the certificate: when and where
When results for statsborgerprøven and samfunnskunnskapsprøven arrive, where to check them, and how the certificate works in your application.
Who needs the citizenship test? Requirements and exemptions
UDI's test requirements for Norwegian citizenship: the 18–67 rule, the oral Norwegian requirement, the two knowledge-test routes, and who can be exempt.
What's on the test? The topics, module by module
The official curriculum behind statsborgerprøven and samfunnskunnskapsprøven: three modules, thirteen topic areas, and how each one shows up as questions.