Indfødsretsprøven exam-day guide
Indfødsretsprøven · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Invitation or registration confirmation from the test provider
Bring the confirmation you received when you registered (email or letter). It states your test time and place. If you no longer have it, contact the provider before test day and ask them to resend it. Whether a printed copy is required varies by provider - confirm with the provider.
Valid photo ID
Bring the ID document the provider specifies. In Denmark this is normally a passport or a Danish driver's licence; a residence card or similar may or may not be accepted. Check the exact list of accepted documents on the provider's own information page and confirm with the provider if you are unsure. The name on the ID must match the name in your registration.
Arrive early
Plan to be at the test venue well before the stated start time, so you have time for ID checks and seating. The exact cut-off for late arrivals is set by the provider - confirm with the provider rather than guessing.
Know the venue and route
Look up the address in advance and plan your transport, including a buffer for delays. If the test is in a large building, note the room or hall name from your confirmation.
Know the test format
The prøve tests knowledge of Danish society, history, culture and everyday life, and is normally taken on a computer or on paper depending on the provider. Practise the format you will actually sit, so you are not surprised by the interface or answer sheet.
Practise with official sample questions
Work through the sample material published by the authority that administers the test. Do timed runs so you get used to the pace, and review every wrong answer to see which topic area caused it.
Revise weak topic areas
In the last days, spend time on the areas where your practice scores were weakest rather than rereading everything. Keep notes short and factual.
Check what is allowed in the test room
Phones, smart watches, notes and bags are normally not allowed at the desk. Ask the provider where you can leave belongings and whether lockers are available. Confirm with the provider.
Plan for breaks, food and water
Eat before you arrive and bring water if the venue allows it. Whether you may leave the room during the test, and whether a break is given, depends on the provider - confirm with the provider.
Prepare for the result process
Ask in advance how and when results are published, and what happens if you do not pass. This is set by the provider and the authority - confirm with the provider.
Rest the night before
A normal night's sleep helps more than last-minute cramming. Stop revising at a fixed time and prepare your clothes and ID so the morning is calm.
Leave non-essential electronics at home
If you do not need your phone for the journey, leaving it at home removes the risk of a conduct problem. If you bring it, switch it off and store it as instructed on arrival.
Plan the day
Do timed practice tests under realistic conditions, then review mistakes by topic. Make a short list of the five or six facts or themes you keep getting wrong and focus only on those. Confirm the venue address, start time and the ID document you will bring. Pack your bag: confirmation, ID, water, and anything the provider allows.
Do one light review of your short list, then stop. Check transport times and set two alarms. Prepare clothes and place your ID and confirmation by the door. Avoid learning new material the night before; it adds stress without much benefit. Go to bed at your normal time.
Eat a proper breakfast and leave earlier than you think you need to. Take your ID and confirmation, arrive at the venue with time to spare, and follow the staff's instructions for ID check and seating. Switch off your phone before entering the test room and store it where you are told.
Read the instructions on the paper or screen before starting. Answer the questions you are sure of first and mark uncertain ones to return to if the format allows it. Watch the time and keep a steady pace rather than spending too long on one question. If a technical problem occurs, raise your hand and tell the invigilator immediately rather than trying to fix it yourself. Use any remaining time to check that every question has an answer, since unanswered questions normally score nothing.
Rules to check
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times. Talking, helping others, or looking at another candidate's screen or paper is normally treated as cheating and can lead to your test being annulled.
Bring the ID document the provider requires and present it on request. If your ID is missing, expired or does not match your registration, you may be refused entry. Confirm the accepted documents with the provider.
Do not bring unauthorised aids into the test room. Phones, smart watches, notes and books must be stored as instructed. Even an unused phone at the desk can be treated as a violation.
Arrive on time. The cut-off for late arrival and the consequences are set by the provider - confirm with the provider, and do not assume you will be admitted after the start.
Breaks and permission to leave the room are controlled by the provider and invigilator. Ask before the test starts if you expect to need one, for example for medical reasons.
The scoring and pass mark are set by the authority that administers the test, not by the individual test centre. Ask the provider for the current pass criterion and how results are communicated.
If you have a disability or a documented need for accommodation, contact the provider well before the test date to ask what is possible. Arrangements are not guaranteed if requested on the day.
If you fail, check the rules for retaking the test and any waiting period with the provider before booking again.