Medborgarskapsprovet: fee, test dates and results
The test itself is manageable with the right preparation. What a lot of people underestimate is the practical side around it. Here's what's known so far about the fee, test dates and results.
Short version: the fee is SEK 2,000 for test sittings from 2027, test sittings in 2026 are free. The first test was held in August 2026 as a free pilot exam. The pass mark has not been published yet.
Fee: SEK 2,000 from 2027
The fee for medborgarskapsprovet is SEK 2,000. The fee applies for the first time to tests held in 2027. Test sittings in 2026 are therefore free. Stateless persons who have been granted refugee status or a travel document by a Swedish authority pay no fee. The fee is paid to UHR at registration.
Test dates: keep an eye out
The test is arranged by UHR. The first sitting was held in August 2026. UHR will announce the next sitting and locations in autumn 2026.
Practical advice: register as soon as registration opens, especially if spots are limited. The wait until your test is your study time.
Results: the wait time isn't known yet
How long it takes to get your result after the test has not been announced by UHR yet.
What the pass mark means
At the pilot exam in August 2026, candidates answered about 60 questions in 90 minutes, with four answer options per question. UHR will publish the question count and test time for the next sitting. The pass mark has not been published yet. There is no negative marking, so answer every question. Wherever the mark ends up, it pays to be well prepared and aim to pass on your first attempt.
The test will become a requirement for Swedish citizenship. That's not just for your first application, it applies to everyone covered by the requirement.
Common questions
What does medborgarskapsprovet cost?
The fee is SEK 2,000 for test sittings from 2027. Test sittings in 2026 are free. The pilot exam in August 2026 was free.
How long do I wait for a test sitting?
The first sitting was held in August 2026. UHR will announce the next sitting in autumn 2026.
When do I get my result?
UHR grades the test. How long it takes has not been announced yet.
How many questions do I need to get right?
The pass mark has not been published yet. The pilot exam in August 2026 had about 60 questions in 90 minutes. Good preparation puts you in a stronger position.
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