Norwegian citizenship test sample questions
Original practice questions in the style of the Norwegian citizenship test (statsborgerprøven) and the social studies test — the official format with three answer options and one correct answer. Tap through them below; the correct answer and a short explanation appear instantly.
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Eight sample questions with answers
These questions come from the free Path to Norway mock test. Tap an answer to check it — you see the correct answer and a short explanation straight away, and your score adds up as you go.
- 1 · This is Norway
In what year was the Sami language again permitted to be used in schools?
In 1959, the Sami language was again allowed to be used as a language in schools, after having been banned during the Norwegianisation period.
This is Norway: The Sami people - 2 · Human rights and democracy
Which level of government in Norway is responsible for care for the elderly?
Care for the elderly is a municipal responsibility, along with primary and lower secondary schools, kindergartens, refuse collection, water and sewerage, and municipal roads.
Human rights and democracy: Democracy in Norway - 3 · This is Norway
Who is the current head of state of Norway?
King Haakon VIII is the head of state of Norway.
This is Norway: Facts about Norway - 4 · Families
How long must a couple in Norway generally be separated before they can initiate a divorce?
The main rule in Norwegian law is that a couple must have been separated for one year before a divorce can be initiated. Exceptions exist in cases of forced marriage or domestic violence.
Families: Marriage and family - 5 · Families
What is a key legal risk for cohabiting couples in Norway compared to married couples?
Unlike married couples, cohabitants in Norway do not automatically have shared financial or legal duties. Without written agreements, they may have no legal claim to each other's property or inheritance if they separate.
Families: Marriage and family - 6 · This is Norway
In what year was the discriminatory 1902 land-purchase act finally abolished?
The act from 1902, which restricted land purchases to those who could speak, read, and write Norwegian, remained in force until 1965.
This is Norway: The Sami people - 7 · New in Norway
What must immigrants from EU/EEA countries do before working in Norway?
EU/EEA citizens do not need a residence permit to work in Norway, but they must register with the police. This registration is done digitally.
New in Norway: Rules for residence - 8 · Human rights and democracy
Which branch of Norwegian government is responsible for passing laws?
Legislative authority in Norway belongs to the Stortinget, the elected parliament.
Human rights and democracy: Democracy in Norway
Before you start
The official test questions are not published, so no practice set contains the real exam. These samples are modelled on the themes in official learning material — democracy, history, rights and duties, welfare, education, working life, and health — and each answer can be checked against public sources. The full format of each test is in our guides to statsborgerprøven and samfunnskunnskapsprøven.
- Commit before you tap — each question locks after your first pick, like the real test.
- Read the explanation even when you answered correctly.
- Note the categories you miss; they show what to study next.
Module 1 example: education, skills and the labour market
Who is responsible for running primary and lower secondary schools in Norway? (a) The municipality (b) The Storting (c) The police. Correct: (a) — municipalities run grunnskolen, while the state sets the curriculum.
Questions from this module connect a rule to the institution behind it: who runs schools, what an employment contract must contain, and where to turn in a workplace dispute.
Module 2 example: family, health and daily life
Which public agency do you contact about unemployment benefit in Norway? (a) UDI (b) NAV (c) Skatteetaten. Correct: (b) — NAV administers unemployment benefit and most other welfare services.
Expect practical questions: which service handles a situation, what rights family members have, and how the health service is organised.
Module 3 example: Norway before and now
In which year was the Norwegian Constitution signed at Eidsvoll? (a) 1814 (b) 1905 (c) 1945. Correct: (a) — 17 May 1814, which is why 17 May is Constitution Day.
History questions favour turning points that explain today's institutions over isolated dates, and this module also covers elections, human rights and the division of power.
Common questions
Are these the real questions from the official test?
No. The official question bank is not published, so no practice material contains the real exam questions. These are original practice questions modelled on the civic themes in official learning material such as samfunnskunnskap.no.
How many correct answers do I need to pass?
The citizenship test has 36 questions and requires 24 correct answers. The social studies test has 38 questions and requires 26 correct answers. Both tests last up to 60 minutes.
Where can I practise more questions like these?
Use practice tests in the official format — three answer options, one correct — and read the explanation for every answer, right or wrong. Samfunnskunnskap.no is the official reference for checking the facts behind each answer. The free mock test linked on this page follows the official format.
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