Danish Citizenship Test: Cost, Dates & Requirements

Danish Citizenship Test: Cost, Dates & Requirements

The Danish citizenship test (indfodsretsproven) costs 946 DKK, is held twice a year, and requires a permanent residence permit. Here are the details for 2026.

Test Cost in 2026

The Danish citizenship test costs 946 DKK (approximately 127 EUR) in 2026. Important details about the fee:

• Payment is required at the time of registration
• The fee is non-refundable if you don't attend
• Payment can be made online through the registration portal
• If you need to retake the test, you must pay the full fee again

Test Dates 2026

The Danish citizenship test is held twice per year. The 2026 dates are:

Important deadlines:

• Registration opens approximately 8 weeks before the test
• You must register before the deadline - late registrations are not accepted
• Results are published within 2 weeks after the test

Eligibility Requirements

To take the Danish citizenship test, you must meet the following requirements:

General Requirements for Danish Citizenship

1. Permanent residence permit in Denmark
2. Continuous residence in Denmark for a specified period (typically 9 years, or 8 years with certain conditions)
3. Self-sufficiency - no public benefits for a specified period
4. No criminal record that would disqualify you
5. Danish language proficiency - Pass Dansk 3 or equivalent
6. Pass the citizenship test (indfodsretsproven)
7. Sign a declaration of loyalty to Denmark

What to Bring to the Test

You must bring valid photo identification. Accepted forms of ID include:

• Residence permit card issued in Denmark
• Passport from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
• Travel document or convention passport
• Passport with Danish residence sticker

A driving license is NOT accepted as valid identification.

Registration Process

1. Visit the official registration website
2. Create an account or log in
3. Select your preferred test location
4. Pay the fee (946 DKK)
5. Receive confirmation via email

Test Format Recap

• 45 questions total (multiple choice with 4 options each)
• 45 minutes to complete
• Passing score: 36/45 correct AND 4/5 value questions correct

Test Locations

The test is held at various locations across Denmark. You can find your nearest test center on our test centers page.

What Happens After the Test?

If You Pass

• Your test certificate will appear in your e-Boks within 2 weeks
• You can then proceed with your citizenship application
• The certificate does not expire

If You Don't Pass

• You can register for the next test date
• There is no limit on the number of attempts
• Consider using study tools like Borgerklar for better preparation

Study Resources

Combine multiple study approaches for the best results:

• Official study material from the Ministry
• Practice tests on Borgerklar
• Danish news (follow DR and TV2 for current events)
• History review using our Danish history pages

Start preparing with Borgerklar

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Fees and dates are subject to change. Always verify with official sources.