Citizenship Test Center in Herning

About the Citizenship Test in Herning

The Danish citizenship test (Indfødsretsprøven) is a written exam with 45 questions to be answered within 45 minutes. To pass, you need at least 36 correct answers, including at least 4 out of 5 values questions. The test is held twice a year, typically in June and November.

Preparation Tips

• ✓Start preparing at least 3 months before the test
• ✓Practice with exam simulations to get used to the format
• ✓Follow Danish news for the 6 months leading up to the exam
• ✓Focus on the most important dates and historical events

What to Bring to the Exam

When you arrive at the citizenship test in Herning, it is important to know what to bring — and what is not allowed.

• •Valid photo ID (passport, driver's license, or residence permit)
• •If you arrive without valid ID, you may be turned away from the exam
• •Mobile phones, notes, dictionaries, and other aids are not allowed
• •All materials are provided at the venue (question sheet and answer sheet)
• •Arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam starts for registration

How to Register for the Exam

Registration for the citizenship test in Herning is done digitally. You must register before the deadline on April 29, 2026.

1. Log in to borger.dk using your MitID
2. Pay the exam fee of 946 kr. as part of the registration
3. Make sure to register before the deadline on April 29, 2026
4. Choose your preferred test location — e.g. a test center in or near Herning

You can find more information and register at danskogproever.dk.

After the Exam

Once you have completed the citizenship test, you will need to wait for your results. Here is what to expect:

• •Results are published 4-6 weeks after the exam
• •Check your results via borger.dk using MitID or in Digital Post
• •If you passed: you can proceed with your application for Danish citizenship
• •If you did not pass: you can register for the exam again next term

Learn more about the requirements for citizenship or see the cost of retaking the exam.