UPDATED: What you need to know about the civics test for Swedish citizenship

On August 15th, around 1,000 individuals will take the first civics test for Swedish citizenship at the Stockholmsmässan conference centre in Älvsjö, southern Stockholm. Andreas Sandberg, the project leader for the test at the Swedish Council of Higher Education, and Sara Sjudin from the Swedish Migration Agency provided details about the preparations and expectations for the test.

Sandberg emphasized that the test carries significant importance for the individual seeking citizenship, stating that UHR is striving to make the day as welcoming and transparent as possible. Although not everything is finalized, most aspects of the test are in place. The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions with four answer options, allowing test-takers 90 minutes to complete it.

The questions will be in Swedish, at a lower intermediate language level required for citizenship. The study material is being developed by a team at Gothenburg University, while UHR is responsible for the overall administration of the exam.

The Migration Agency invited approximately 3,000 people to take the test, verifying their residency, good conduct, and maintenance status. While no pass mark has been announced, the pass mark will likely be based on the performance of those taking the test for this initial cohort. The Migration Agency invited those who meet the residency, conduct, and support requirements, and anyone who registered will be allowed to take the test, even if they have not yet met the language requirement.

Applications closed on July 1st, and only those who received a letter from the Migration Agency were eligible to apply.

Examinees must bring a Swedish ID document with their personal number to prove their identity before entering the test hall. No electronic devices, food, or drink are permitted inside the examination hall. The test material is drawn from the Sverige i Fokus booklet, which is available in English. Exam takers with ADHD, dyslexia, or other disabilities can request additional accommodations, such as extra time or a larger text version of the test.