Guidelines on Denmark Immigration Test

Denmark is a beautiful country with a low crime rate, and is continuously listed among the world’s

cleanest and happiest countries. Besides, ample employment opportunities make Denmark an ideal

place to live. No wonder that Denmark Immigration department receives more and more permanent

residence permit applications every year.

Apart from meeting all the necessary requirements of age and length of stay, etc., you need to pass the

Danish Immigration Test in order to obtain Danish permanent residence permit. The Danish Immigration

Test checks whether the applicant has basic knowledge of Danish language and Denmark’s culture. After

you have lodged your permanent residency permit application, you will receive a letter from Danish

Immigration Authorities stating that you need to take the Danish Immigration Test. You need to pass the

test within three months of the date you received this letter.

The test has two sections; a Danish language test, and a Danish culture test. The test is an oral test, with

both sections taken in succession without a break. You need to pass both sections in order to pass the

whole test.

The Danish Immigration Test contains 70 questions and you will be given 30 minutes to answer them.

The language section contains 40 questions while the rest of the 30 questions are about Danish culture.

In order to pass the language skills test you need to answer at least 28 questions correctly. To pass the

Danish culture knowledge test 21 of your answers should be correct.

The language skills section comprises questions on elementary Danish grammar and commonly used

Danish expressions to check whether you are able to comprehend basic Danish. The culture section will

ask you elementary questions about Danish society and its past.

It is a computer-based test, but you are not required to use keyboard or mouse. All questions will

appear on the computer screen, usually accompanied by a picture, and will be asked to you orally in

Danish. You need to listen to questions through headphones and record your answer in Danish through

a microphone. There will a beep sound after every question, allowing you to answer, for which you will

be given about 5 seconds. It is important to stay focused throughout the test since no question will be

repeated and no breaks are allowed during the test. After the test is over, your replies will be assessed

by two examiners.

Since you have limited time to prepare for the Danish Immigration Test, it is advised to start preparing

for it as early as possible. Some of the commonly advised modes of preparation are Danish language

books, audio and video tutorials, and online courses. In addition, taking assistance of experienced

Danish immigration consultants can be of great help in this context, since they know exactly what kind

of questions are asked in the test.