The Danish citizenship test (Indfødsretsprøven) at a glance
- Format
- Written multiple-choice test
- Covers
- Society, culture, history and Danish values
- When
- Held on set dates during the year
- Sign-up
- Through an approved language centre
- Rules
- Check the official site for the current question count and pass mark
Rules and fees can change. Always check Danish Ministry: Citizenship test before you book.
Who needs to take it?
Most adults applying for Danish citizenship by naturalisation.
How it works, step by step
- 1
Check the next test date
The test runs on fixed dates, so find the next one and the sign-up deadline.
- 2
Sign up at a language centre
Register and pay the fee before the deadline.
- 3
Study the official material
Use the published study material and practise with mock tests.
- 4
Sit the test
Take the test on the day and keep your certificate for your application.
🎒 On the day
- ✓Bring valid photo ID
- ✓Arrive early
- ✓No aids or phones are allowed
💡 Tips to pass
- ✓Learn Danish values questions carefully
- ✓Practise reading questions in Danish
- ✓Take timed mock tests
Your 14-day study plan
A simple plan for the Danish citizenship test (Indfødsretsprøven). Print it and tick off each day.
- 1Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Historie
- Study Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Historie
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 2Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Historie
- Study Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Historie
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 3Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Historie
- Study Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Historie
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 4Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Samfund
- Study Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Samfund
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 5Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Samfund
- Study Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Samfund
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 6Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Samfund
- Study Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Samfund
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 7Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Kultur
- Study Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Kultur
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 8Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Kultur
- Study Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Kultur
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 9Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Kultur
- Study Danmark – et samfund og en historie: Kultur
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 10Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 11Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 12Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 13Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 14Final mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Pass with room to spare? You're ready to book
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Frequently asked questions
It's held on set dates during the year. Check the official site for the next one.
