Question 1

What is the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven?

Accepted Answer

The Samfunnskunnskapsprøven is a mandatory test for people applying for permanent residency or citizenship in Norway. The test assesses your knowledge of Norwegian society, including topics like democracy, history, health, and education.

Question 2

Who needs to take the test?

Accepted Answer

People between 18 and 67 years old applying for permanent residency or Norwegian citizenship must pass the test. It applies to most immigrants who received a residence permit after September 1, 2013.

Question 3

How many questions are on the test?

Accepted Answer

The test consists of 38 questions to be answered within 60 minutes. Of these, 34 are scored questions, and 4 are pilot questions that do not affect your result.

Question 4

What is the passing score?

Accepted Answer

You must answer at least 26 of 34 scored questions correctly to pass. That equals approximately 76% correct answers.

Question 5

What topics does the test cover?

Accepted Answer

The test covers 11 topics: New in Norway, Education and working life, Health, Children and family, Democracy and citizenship, Norwegian history, Personal finances, Sustainable development, Digital literacy, Violence and abuse, and Geography.

Question 6

Can I take the test in English?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the test is offered in Norwegian (bokmål and nynorsk) and English. You choose the language when you register. SamfunnPrep lets you practice in both Norwegian and English.

Question 7

How does SamfunnPrep help me?

Accepted Answer

SamfunnPrep offers 500+ realistic practice questions based on the official curriculum, exam simulations with a timer, explanations in Norwegian and English, and progress analysis showing which topics you need to practice more.

Question 8

Are these the official test questions?

Accepted Answer

No, the questions are created by SamfunnPrep based on the official curriculum from samfunnskunnskap.no. They are not official test questions from HK-dir, but are designed to resemble the test as closely as possible.

Question 9

Can I practice on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SamfunnPrep is fully responsive and works on all devices — mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Question 10

What happens if I don't pass the test?

Accepted Answer

You can retake the test. There is no limit on the number of attempts, but you must pay a new fee for each registration. SamfunnPrep helps you identify weak areas so you can prepare better for your next attempt.

Question 11

Is the free trial really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You get 3 days of full access without entering any payment information. No hidden costs.

Question 12

What's the difference between Monthly and Exam Package?

Accepted Answer

The Monthly subscription (149 NOK/mo) renews automatically and is great for flexibility. The Exam Package (349 NOK) gives 90 days of access with a one-time payment — perfect if you know roughly when your test date is.

Question 13

Can I cancel at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the monthly subscription can be canceled at any time. You keep access until the end of your billing period. The Exam Package requires no cancellation — access expires automatically after 90 days.

Question 14

What happens after the free trial?

Accepted Answer

After 3 days, you lose access to practice questions and simulations. You can upgrade to a paid plan at any time to continue.

Question 15

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept all common credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) via Stripe, a secure payment platform. We never store your card details.

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