The Danish Citizenship Test (Indfødsretsprøven)
The Danish citizenship test – the indfødsretsprøven – is one of the hurdles on the road to a Danish passport. It is a 40-question exam on Danish society, history and politics, and you need 32 correct to pass. This guide explains what it covers, the format, when it runs, the cost, and how to prepare.
Overview
To become a Danish citizen by naturalisation you have to clear several requirements, and passing the Danish citizenship test is one of them – sitting alongside the language exam, years of residence and the self-support conditions. The test checks that you understand how Danish society works, where it came from and how it is governed. It is taken in Danish, and while it is demanding, it is very passable with focused preparation.
The Danish citizenship test is a 40-question, multiple-choice exam in Danish; you need 32 correct (80%) to pass, it runs twice a year, and it costs around DKK 800 per attempt.
What the Danish citizenship test covers
The questions test knowledge of Danish society, history, culture and politics – things like how the political system works, key historical events, and everyday civic life. A portion of the test is drawn from a current-affairs supplement: a short set of topics on recent events that the Ministry publishes before each round, so part of your prep is always up to date with the latest material.
Format and pass mark
The Danish citizenship test is straightforward in structure:
- 40 multiple-choice questions, answered in Danish.
- You must answer at least 32 correctly – an 80% pass mark.
- It is closed-book, sat under exam conditions at a test centre, with a set time limit.
When, where and cost
The test is held twice a year, typically in summer and winter, at designated test centres around the country. You register and pay in advance – around DKK 800 per attempt – and each retake carries the fee again, so it pays to be ready. Check the exact dates and registration window for the current round, as they are fixed each year.
How to prepare
Preparation is mostly self-study, and the material is public:
- Work through the official study material published by the Ministry – the questions are drawn from it.
- Do plenty of practice tests to get used to the format and spot weak areas.
- Do not skip the current-affairs supplement for your round – those questions are easy marks if you have read it.
Reading Danish news and brushing up alongside your Danish lessons makes the whole thing easier.
After you pass
Your pass is a permanent box ticked – it does not expire, so once done it stays done. It is one piece of the citizenship application rather than the finish line: you still need the years of residence, permanent residency, the language exam and the other conditions before your name goes onto a naturalisation bill.
Where it fits in citizenship
The test is one requirement among several. Becoming a Danish citizen also means nine years’ residence (less for some), holding permanent residency, passing Prøve i Dansk 3, meeting self-support and employment conditions, and having no serious criminal record. Our full guide pulls it together.
Questions and answers
How many questions are on the Danish citizenship test?
40 multiple-choice questions, in Danish. You need at least 32 correct – an 80% pass mark – to pass.
How often is it held?
Twice a year, usually in summer and winter, at test centres around Denmark. You register and pay in advance.
What does it cost?
Around DKK 800 per attempt, with the fee payable again for each retake.
How do I prepare?
Study the Ministry’s official material, do practice tests, and read the current-affairs supplement published before your round.
Sources
- Ministry of Immigration and Integration – the indfødsretsprøve and study material.
- New to Denmark – citizenship requirements.
- borger.dk – test registration and practical details.