Citizenship test

Most people need to take a test as part of the citizenship application. Find out how to prepare for the test and what to expect after you take it.

Sections

How the test works: What to expect from the test, who has to take the test, how the test is conducted, other ways to take the test
Study for the test: Study guide, practice questions, test format, passing score, test content
Wait for a test invitation: When and how you’ll get an invitation, what’s on the invitation, when you can take the test, how to get urgent processing
Take the online test: How long is the test, what you need to take the test, sign in to start the test, help for common problems
If you missed the test: What to do if you missed an online, an in-person or a Microsoft Teams test
Test results and next steps: What to do if you pass or fail the test, what to expect at an interview or hearing