Statsborgerprøven exam-day guide
Statsborgerprøven · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Confirm the test date, time and location in your invitation
Statsborgerprøven is normally administered by the municipality or an approved test centre, and the invitation you receive states where and when to meet. Re-read it and note the exact address, entrance and reporting time. If anything is unclear, contact the test centre directly rather than relying on second-hand information.
Bring valid photo identification
You must be able to prove your identity at check-in. Bring the original document, not a copy or a photo on your phone. Which documents are accepted (for example a passport, national ID card or residence card) is set by the test provider, so confirm the accepted list with the provider before the test day.
Bring your invitation or registration confirmation
Some centres ask to see the invitation or a registration reference at reception. Keep it accessible, either printed or saved offline on your phone, in case there is no network coverage at the venue.
Check the permitted aids and materials
Rules on what you may bring to your desk, such as pens, water or scrap paper, are set by the provider. Confirm in advance whether anything is supplied at the venue and whether personal notes, dictionaries or electronic devices are prohibited.
Plan your route and arrival time
Work out the journey in advance, including any transfers, and aim to arrive with a margin before the reporting time. Late arrival may mean you are refused entry, so treat the reporting time as a hard deadline. Confirm with the provider how strictly latecomers are handled.
Turn off and stow your phone and smart devices
Mobile phones, smartwatches and other connected devices are normally not allowed during the test. Switch them off and store them where instructed. If you are unsure where devices must be kept, ask staff at check-in.
Prepare for the listening and reading components
The test assesses Norwegian language skills through listening and reading tasks. Make sure you know the order of the components and their approximate length so you can pace yourself. Confirm the exact structure and timing with the provider, as details can vary between sittings.
Know the pass requirement before you sit
A pass in both the listening and reading components is generally required to satisfy the language requirement for citizenship. Confirm the current pass rules and how results are reported with the provider or the relevant authority.
Ask about adjustments if you have a documented need
If you require extra time or other adaptations, this usually has to be requested and approved before the test day. Contact the provider as early as possible; arrangements are rarely made on the day itself.
Have a plan for your results
Find out in advance how and when results are published and what you should do if you do not pass or cannot attend. Confirm the re-registration and absence rules with the provider, since these affect your citizenship application timeline.
Plan the day
Re-read your invitation and confirm the address, reporting time and what to bring. Check your ID is valid and undamaged. Look over the test format once more and do a short practice session on the weaker of listening or reading rather than cramming new material. Sort out your journey and, if needed, an overnight plan. Get your sleep routine back on track.
Pack your bag: ID, invitation, and anything the provider permits. Charge your phone but plan not to use it during the test. Avoid a late night and heavy study; brief review of familiar material is enough. Set two alarms and confirm your transport times, including any early-morning service reductions.
Eat a proper meal and leave earlier than you think necessary. Arrive before the reporting time, switch off your phone and follow staff instructions at check-in. Use the waiting time to settle yourself, not to review notes frantically. Listen carefully to the instructions read out before the test begins.
Read or listen to each instruction fully before answering. In the listening component, focus on the audio as it plays and answer as you go rather than trying to memorise everything. In the reading component, manage your time: answer the questions you are sure of first and return to harder ones. If you must guess, choose an answer rather than leaving blanks, unless the instructions say otherwise. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve time to check your answers.
Rules to check
Bring original, valid photo identification. The exact list of accepted documents is set by the provider, so confirm it in advance; without acceptable ID you may be refused entry.
Arrive by the reporting time stated in your invitation. Late arrival can result in being turned away, and the provider decides whether any exception applies.
Phones, smartwatches and other connected devices must be switched off and stored as instructed. Using or even holding an unauthorised device during the test can lead to your result being annulled.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times, including when you may start, stop, leave the room and ask questions. Raise your hand rather than speaking to other candidates.
Breaks are at the provider's discretion. Confirm beforehand whether you may leave the room during the test and whether the clock stops; do not assume you can step out whenever you like.
Both the listening and reading components normally need to be passed to meet the language requirement for citizenship. Confirm the current pass rules and how results are reported with the provider or the relevant authority.
Any adaptation, such as extra time, must normally be requested and approved before the test day. Contact the provider as early as possible if you need one.
If you are ill or cannot attend, contact the provider before the test where possible. Rules on documented absence, refunds and re-registration vary, so confirm them with the provider rather than assuming a missed sitting can be rearranged.