Swedish citizenship test and SFI, in English

Guides, sample questions and straight answers about the Swedish citizenship test and the SFI national exams — written in English.

• UHR corrects a factual error in the study material: the UN was founded in 1945

  August 7, 2026 · 3 min

  On 5 August 2026 UHR corrected a wrong year on page 39 of Sverige i fokus. The chapter 12 audio has not been re-recorded. Here is what you need to know.

• Swedish citizenship: does time before your personnummer count?

  August 5, 2026 · 4 min

  Many people assume the residence clock starts when you get your personnummer. That is not what the rules say. Here is what Migrationsverket actually counts from, with an example.

• Can grades replace the Swedish citizenship test? What applies right now

  July 29, 2026 · 4 min

  Grades can replace Sweden's citizenship test, but which courses count is not yet decided. We asked Migrationsverket. How the civics and language requirements work.

• Swedish citizenship test 2026: everything you need to know

  July 28, 2026 · 6 min

  The Swedish citizenship test (medborgarskapsprovet) explained: dates, format, who must take it, registration, the 13 topics and how to prepare. A 2026 guide.

• The SFI national test: everything you need to know

  June 24, 2026 · 5 min

  The SFI national test assesses reading, listening, writing and speaking in courses B, C and D. How the test works, how it's graded, and how to prepare.

• The income requirement for Swedish citizenship 2026

  June 22, 2026 · 5 min

  The income requirement for Swedish citizenship 2026 equals three income base amounts (~SEK 250,200/yr). What counts as income: and what doesn't.

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• Swedish citizenship 2026: all the new requirements

  June 13, 2026 · 6 min

  From 6 June 2026, new requirements apply for Swedish citizenship: longer residence, an income requirement, and knowledge tests in Swedish and civics.

• Registration for Sweden's citizenship test is now open: deadline July 2

  June 9, 2026 · 2 min

  Registration for the first Swedish citizenship test opened June 8, 2026. The deadline is July 2: spots are limited and may close earlier.

• Registration for Sweden's citizenship test opens June 8: and audio study material is now live

  June 6, 2026 · 2 min

  Registration for Sweden's citizenship test opens June 8, 2026. The official study material is now also available as audio: 14 MP3 chapters free on uhr.se.

• How to prepare for the SFI C test: a step-by-step guide

  June 1, 2026 · 4 min

  Practical tips for passing the Swedish SFI course C national test. Reading, listening, writing: what's tested, how to practise, and which tools help.

• Swedish Citizenship Test Sample Questions: What to Expect on Medborgarskapsprovet (2026)

  May 29, 2026 · 7 min

  Sample questions for Sweden's 2026 citizenship test (medborgarskapsprovet): written from UHR's published study material, with answers and explanations.

• The Best App for the Swedish Citizenship Test (Medborgarskapsprovet): 2026 Guide

  May 28, 2026 · 4 min

  Honest comparison of Bli Svensk, Lernholm, Rune and medborgaretest.se: and what to look for in an app for Sweden's 2026 citizenship test.