Cost
What does the Swedish citizenship test cost?
Last reviewed 2026-07-10
For the first test sitting on 15 August 2026, UHR writes that the Swedish citizenship test is free of charge.
Öva Medborgarskap is independent study material. It is not affiliated with UHR, Migrationsverket, Skolverket, or the Swedish state.
Exam fee
The first sitting on 15 August 2026 is free. This is a specific 2026 status and should not be presented as the permanent price for every future test.
SEK 2,000 for tests held from 2027
The citizenship-test regulation sets a SEK 2,000 fee payable to UHR. Its transitional provision says the fee is applied for the first time to citizenship tests held in 2027.
Certain stateless people with refugee status or a Swedish travel document are exempt under the regulation. Check the official decision rather than assuming an exemption applies.
Test fee and application fee are separate
The test fee pays for the UHR test. A citizenship application may have a separate fee handled by Migrationsverket. A private study service does not collect either authority fee and cannot guarantee a test place or citizenship decision.
Study costs
The official study material is free. Öva Medborgarskap also offers free summaries, 15 free questions and a free start. Premium is optional.
What you can do without paying
- Read UHR’s official preparation material and use available audio.
- Read our summaries of all 13 chapters.
- Take 15 questions without creating an account.
- Practise the complete first chapter.
- Use one digital simulation and review weak subjects.
Avoid misleading payment requests
A private provider cannot sell an official place, produce an instruction letter or influence Migrationsverket’s decision. Pay authority fees only through payment methods named by UHR or Migrationsverket.
Be cautious when an advert mixes the test fee, citizenship application fee and private course price. A legitimate offer should state exactly what is being sold and must not describe private training as a government requirement.
Plan the real total cost
Travel to the test city, time away from work and possible accommodation can cost more than study material. The August 2026 sitting is only in Stockholm. Read the test-day notice before booking travel because it contains the exact time and place.
Keep receipts and separate private study purchases from authority payments. If a future sitting uses the SEK 2,000 fee, the payment instruction must come from UHR, not Öva Medborgarskap.
When Premium makes sense
Pay only if it saves time or helps you study more consistently. Try the free material first, then decide if you need more question practice.
Öva Medborgarskap Premium is an optional private study product: a one-time SEK 399 payment for one year. It is not a government charge and does not affect eligibility or the official result.
Common questions
Is the 2026 test free?
Yes. The first test on 15 August 2026 is free.
When does the SEK 2,000 fee apply?
The regulation says it is first applied to tests held in 2027.
Is the test fee the citizenship application fee?
No. They are separate fees for separate processes.