Kansalaisuuskurssi
Prepare for the Finnish citizenship test
All 9 chapters on Finnish society in plain English, with practice questions, difficult words and a timed mock test. The course is based on public sources, and we update it against Migri's material when it is published.
- All 9 chapters
- 180 questions with explanations
- Timed mock test
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What we know about the test
The test is new and much of what is written about it online is guesswork. We only write what Migri has published, with a source and a date.
- Spring 2027ComingThe first citizenship tests.
Tests will be held in the Helsinki capital region and in Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Vaasa, Kuopio and Rovaniemi. The fee, the number of questions, the test time and the exact pass mark have not been published yet. By law, most of your answers must be correct. Read the guides.
- 1 Mar 2027ComingThe requirement applies to new applications.
You need to show knowledge of Finnish society if you apply for citizenship on 1 March 2027 or later and are 18 to 64 years old. A Finnish- or Swedish-language matriculation examination (ylioppilastutkinto) or higher education degree completed in Finland also counts instead of the test. Read the guides.
- 1 Jan 2027ComingThe law change enters into force.
The change makes the citizenship test part of the conditions for citizenship. The requirement applies to applications from 1 March 2027. Read the news.
- Turn of 2026/2027ComingStudy material, test dates and registration are published.
The University of Helsinki writes the material and the questions. According to Migri, the details will be published by the turn of the year at the latest. We will update the course to match the material. Read the news.
- 9 Oct 2026CurrentMigri announced how the test will be organised.
The test is a digital multiple-choice test that you can take in Finnish or Swedish. Tests will be held in seven towns and cities from spring 2027. Read the news.
All 9 chapters on Finnish society
The chapters cover the areas Migri has named for the test: legislation, fundamental and human rights, equality and gender equality, and Finnish history and culture. Every chapter has its own page with the key points and the difficult words explained. Free, no account needed.
- Chapter 1The country of Finland
- Chapter 2The history of Finland
- Chapter 3Culture and traditions
- Chapter 4Democracy and government
- Chapter 5Fundamental and human rights
- Chapter 6Equality and gender equality
- Chapter 7Rule of law and legislation
- Chapter 8Work and the welfare state
- Chapter 9Finland and the world
How the course works
- Read one chapter at a time. Every lesson explains the chapter in plain language, and the difficult words are explained straight away.
- Answer questions straight after. Every question has an explanation and a source, so you see what the answer is based on.
- Take the mock test. Multiple-choice questions against the clock, mixed from all chapters.
- Revise what you missed. The course keeps track of which chapters you need to read again.
Kansalaisuuskurssi is coming as an app
The app will be released later. Until then, the course works in your browser, also on your phone.
The course
The full course, all 9 chapters
- Lessons for all 9 chapters
- Questions with explanations
- A timed mock test
- Difficult words explained
Checkout is temporarily closed. Email info@kansalaisuuskurssi.fi and we will help you.
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Try without an account
All 9 chapter pages and a ten-question practice test are open to everyone. See how we explain and what the questions look like before you buy. The course is based on public sources, and we will update it to match Migri's material when it is published.
Take the practice testNews about the test
Study material for the Finnish citizenship test comes at the turn of the year
The University of Helsinki is writing the study material for the citizenship test in Finnish and Swedish. Migri will publish it on its website by the turn of the year at the latest. The test questions are based on this material.
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Finnish citizenship test at seven locations from spring 2027
On 9 October 2026, the Finnish Immigration Service said that citizenship tests will be held at seven locations from spring 2027. The University of Helsinki writes the test and the study material. Test dates and material will be published by the turn of the year at the latest.
Read the article →
Finland's Nationality Act changes on 1 January 2027: a citizenship test is introduced
From 1 January 2027, the Nationality Act has a new condition: sufficient knowledge of Finnish society. You can show it with the citizenship test or with a Finnish- or Swedish-language matriculation examination or higher education degree completed in Finland. The condition applies to applications from 1 March 2027.
Read the article →
Glossary
The words the test uses
The test is in Finnish or Swedish, so the words matter as much as the facts. The glossary explains 150 words from the chapters of the course in plain language, with a mini test for each word where you try the word in a sentence.
- PohjoismaatChapter 1Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland.
- SuuriruhtinaskuntaChapter 2An area ruled by a grand duke. Finland was a grand duchy of Russia in 1809–1917.
- ItsenäisyyspäiväChapter 3The day on 6 December that remembers Finland's independence. It is a general holiday and day off.
- PerustuslakiChapter 4Finland's most important law. It says how the state is run and what basic rights people have.
- PerusoikeusChapter 5A right that is written into the Constitution of Finland.
- SyrjintäChapter 6Treating a person worse than others for a reason related to them as a person, for example age, origin or religion.
- OikeusvaltioChapter 7A state where all use of power is based on law and the laws also bind the authorities.
- TyösopimusChapter 8The agreement between employee and employer on the work, the pay and the working hours.
Who is behind the course
The course is written and maintained by Shayan Parsai, course lead and course developer. In Sweden he has built the online courses Medborgarskapskursen for the Swedish citizenship test and YK Kurser for the Swedish Transport Agency's tests. Kansalaisuuskurssi has been developed together with an expert in Finnish migration matters.
Every fact in the course has a source: Migri, the law or another public authority. When Migri publishes the material or something changes, we update the course and write when it was done.
Frequently asked questions about the Finnish citizenship test
What is the Finnish citizenship test?
The citizenship test (kansalaisuuskoe) is how you show that you know Finnish society. The Nationality Act changes on 1 January 2027, and the requirement applies to applications for citizenship made from 1 March 2027. According to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), the test covers key legislation, fundamental and human rights, equality and gender equality, and Finnish history and culture.
Who has to take the test?
The requirement applies to people aged 18 to 64 who apply for Finnish citizenship on or after 1 March 2027. Instead of the test, you can show the knowledge with a Finnish- or Swedish-language matriculation examination (ylioppilastutkinto) or higher education degree completed in Finland.
What will the test look like?
According to Migri, the test has multiple-choice questions and is taken on a computer in Finnish or Swedish. The University of Helsinki produces the study material and the questions, and Migri organises the tests. The tests start in spring 2027. The number of questions and the test time have not been published yet.
How many correct answers do I need to pass?
By law, most of your answers must be correct (Nationality Act, section 25 a). The exact pass mark, the number of questions and the test time have not been published yet. Migri will publish the study material, the first test dates and how to register by the turn of the year 2026/2027 at the latest. We will write about the exact pass mark as soon as it is known.
Is Kansalaisuuskurssi an official course?
No. Kansalaisuuskurssi is an independent course from Znoff AB and has no connection to Migri or the University of Helsinki. The course is based on public sources, and we update it against Migri's material when it is published. The questions are our own.
What does the course cost?
€9.90 per month, €24.90 for three months or €49.90 for a full year. VAT included. You pay at the checkout, the course opens immediately and you cancel whenever you like.
Step by step
The whole path to Finnish citizenship
Twelve steps from the requirements to the passport, as a checklist you tick off. The test is one of the steps.
- 1Before you apply
The requirements for citizenship and the certificates you need.
4 steps - 2The application
Gather your documents and apply to Migri.
3 steps - 3The test
Registration, studying and test day.
2 steps - 4The decision
The wait and the decision.
2 steps - 5After the decision
Apply for a Finnish passport.
1 step