Indfødsretsprøven, the Danish citizenship test, is a written test with 45 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes. To pass, you need at least 36 right answers, and at least 4 of the 5 questions about Danish values must be right. Test centres list the next one as 25 November 2026, with registration closing 21 October 2026.
In short
- What: a test about Danish society, culture and history, in Danish. It is not a language test.
- Format: 45 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes.
- To pass: at least 36 right, including at least 4 of the 5 values questions.
- When: twice a year, in early summer and in late November. In 2026: 3 June and 25 November.
- Language: for citizenship you also need Prøve i Dansk 3. The two tests are separate.
Facts checked 15 October 2026 against the test centres’ listings and the ministry’s published figures. Rules change: check with your test centre and the Ministry of Immigration and Integration (uim.dk) before you register.
When is indfødsretsprøven in 2026?
The test is held twice a year, on the same day all over Denmark. In 2026 the first test was on 3 June. The test centres list the next one as 25 November 2026, 13.00–13.45, and the registration deadline as 21 October 2026. The deadline is about five weeks before the test, so if you are reading this in late October, you are probably planning for the 2027 summer test.
How many correct answers do you need to pass?
You need at least 36 of the 45 answers right. On top of that, there is a second rule: of the 5 questions about Danish values, at least 4 must be right. So 40 right answers can still be a fail, if two of the wrong ones are values questions.
What is indfødsretsprøven?
The word means “the citizenship test”: indfødsret is the legal word for Danish citizenship, and prøven means “the test”. It is one of the requirements for becoming a Danish citizen by naturalisation, next to the language requirement and the rules about residence, work and so on. Those other rules are on the residence and citizenship page.
The 45 questions come in three groups:
| Questions | About | Can you prepare? |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Danish society, culture and history | Yes: they are based on the official learning material |
| 5 | Current affairs: politics, society and culture | Only by following the news |
| 5 | Danish values | Not from the material; 4 of 5 must be right |
The learning material is a published book, Læremateriale til indfødsretsprøven, about Danish society, culture and history. Your test centre can tell you where to find the current edition.
How do you register?
You register with a test centre that holds the test, usually a language centre (et sprogcenter). There is a fee, which the test centre sets, so check the price when you register. Register before the deadline: after it, you wait for the next test.
Ask your test centre what to bring on the day and which aids, if any, are allowed.
Can you pass indfødsretsprøven?
Yes, but do not walk in after reading the book once. 36 of 45 is 80 %, and 10 of the questions are not in the book. This is how I tell my students to prepare:
- Read the learning material in Danish, slowly, twice. It is good reading practice for Prøve i Dansk 3 at the same time.
- Make your own questions as you read: who, what, when. Dates, names and numbers are what multiple choice asks about.
- Follow the Danish news for the months before the test. Five questions are about what is happening now.
- Read the question words carefully. Most wrong answers come from reading the question too fast, not from not knowing.
The Danish question words you must read correctly
The test is in Danish. You do not need perfect Danish, but you must know exactly what each question asks. These are the words that start the questions:
- Hvemwho
- Hvadwhat
- Hvornårwhen
- Hvorwhere
- Hvor mangehow many
- Hvilkenwhich (with en-words); hvilket with et-words, hvilke with more than one
- Hvorforwhy
Watch out for ikke (not) in a question. “Which of these is not…” turns the right answer upside down.
Words you will meet in the material
The book is about how Denmark is run and how it became what it is. These words come up again and again:
Questions people ask
Is indfødsretsprøven the same as Prøve i Dansk 3?
No. Prøve i Dansk 3 tests your Danish. Indfødsretsprøven tests what you know about Denmark, in Danish. For citizenship you need both.
Is it the same as medborgerskabsprøven?
No. Medborgerskabsprøven is a smaller test that can count as one of the supplementary requirements for permanent residence. Indfødsretsprøven is the one for citizenship.
What level of Danish do I need for the citizenship test?
It is not graded on language, but you must read the questions in Danish. If you are at Prøve i Dansk 3 level, the reading is not the problem; knowing the answers is.
Can I take the test again if I fail?
Yes. You can register for a later test. Read the material again, especially the parts you were unsure of.
Updated 15 October 2026