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Frequently asked questions about the Finnish citizenship test
Answers to what people ask about the test, the requirements and the course. Every answer about the test is based on what Migri has announced. Where something has not been decided or published, we say so.
The information is correct as of 21 October 2026. 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 update the page when Migri announces anything.
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 Finnish citizenship made from 1 March 2027. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) organises the tests, and the University of Helsinki produces the study material and the questions.
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 does the test cover?
According to Migri, the test covers key legislation, fundamental and human rights, equality and gender equality, and Finnish history and culture.
What will the test look like?
According to Migri, the test has multiple-choice questions and is taken digitally, in Finnish or Swedish. The number of questions and the test time have not been published.
When and where can I take the test?
The tests start in spring 2027. According to Migri, they will be held in the Helsinki region, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Vaasa, Kuopio and Rovaniemi. Migri will publish the first test dates and how to register by the turn of the year 2026/2027 at the latest.
Can I take the test in English or in my own language?
No. According to Migri, the test is taken in Finnish or Swedish. Our English pages help you understand the content, and the difficult words are explained with their Finnish meaning.
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. We will write about the exact pass mark as soon as it is known.
Does the test cost anything?
The fee for the test has not been published. We will write about it when Migri announces it.
Is there official study material?
Not yet. The University of Helsinki produces the study material, and Migri will publish it by the turn of the year 2026/2027 at the latest. Until then, our course is built on public sources, and we update it against the official material when it comes.
Where can I read about the other requirements for citizenship?
The citizenship test is one of several requirements. The other requirements, the application and the fees are explained on Migri's website (migri.fi). Questions about your own application should go to Migri.
What does the course cost?
Kansalaisuuskurssi costs €9.90 per month, €24.90 for three months or €49.90 for a full year. The chapter pages, the guides, 66 of the 180 practice questions and a ten-question practice test are free without an account. With a free account you can also study all of chapter 1 in the course portal. The full course requires a subscription that you can cancel whenever you like.
Is the course official?
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 the lessons and questions are our own.
Are the questions in the course real test questions?
No. The test questions are made by the University of Helsinki and are not public. All our questions are our own, written for the 9 chapters of the course, with an explanation and a source.
Who writes the course?
Shayan Parsai, course lead and course developer at Znoff AB, together with an expert in Finnish migration matters. Shayan has built the online courses Medborgarskapskursen for the Swedish citizenship test and YK Kurser for the Swedish Transport Agency's tests. Every fact in the course has a source at Migri, in the law or at another public authority.