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Everything we know about the Finnish citizenship test, in one place: what the law says, what is still in draft and how to prepare for each topic area.
Your guide to the Finnish citizenship test
Whether you are checking if the test applies to you or planning your study routine, these resources give you the facts and a clear way to prepare.
Start preparing todayStudy Tips
How to organise your preparation, with practical tips for each of the ten topic areas and for test day.
Citizenship Test Guide
What the test is, who has to take it, how it is scored and what is still in draft.
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Articles on the citizenship test, the application process and studying for the test.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Finnish citizenship test?
The Finnish citizenship test (kansalaisuuskoe) is a new requirement for most adults applying for Finnish citizenship. It was introduced by Act 552/2026, which amends the Nationality Act, and is administered by the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). The test is electronic and supervised, uses multiple-choice questions, and covers Finnish society, working life, everyday life, rights and history. Results are reported per topic area.
Who has to take the test?
In general, adults applying for Finnish citizenship. You do not need to take it if you are under 18, 65 or over, have completed the Finnish or Swedish matriculation examination or a degree completed in Finnish or Swedish in Finland, or if you are exempt on health grounds or for other very weighty reasons. A degree taught in English does not count as an exemption.
When does the test start?
The law enters into force on 1 January 2027, and the test requirement applies to citizenship applications filed from 1 March 2027. The two-month gap lets applicants pass the test before filing. Fixed general test days several times a year are planned; the exact dates, the fee and the duration of the test are set in a government decree that is still in draft.
In which languages can I take the test?
The test is taken in Finnish or Swedish, at roughly level B1. It is not offered in English. citizenship.fi lets you use the platform in English or Finnish, but we recommend practising in Finnish as early as you can so that the test language is familiar.
Are these the real test questions?
No. The real test questions are secret by law under the Act on the Openness of Government Activities, and no official question bank exists or will be published. Our questions are original, written by our team from publicly available material and organised around the ten topic areas the official study material is based on. Be wary of anyone claiming to offer real or leaked questions.
How does citizenship.fi help me prepare?
You get timed simulated tests with 20–40 questions, topic drills with an explanation for every question, and a progress view that shows your results for each of the ten topic areas, the same way the real test reports them. You can start free with one demo test and two topic drills, and upgrade to Premium for everything else. We are an independent service, not affiliated with Migri or the University of Helsinki, and we will follow the structure of the official study material once it is published.
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Create a free account, take the demo simulated test and see your starting level in each topic area.