One of the basic requirements for citizenship is that the applicants have passed this test, which is based on the final objective of the Icelandic language course for foreigners (240 hours), according to the curriculum of the Ministry of Children and Education. It corresponds to the A1-A2 skill objective from the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

It must be demonstrated that the applicant can:

• save themselves in daily situations in school, work and private life.

• save themselves in unexpected circumstances.

• participate in discussions on familiar topics.

• understand simple conversations.

• read short texts in simple language.

• write short texts in simple language.

• analyse the main points in television, radio and newspaper.

Further information on the Icelandic test for citizenship

The next Icelandic language tests for citizenship are scheduled for May and November 2025 and will be advertised on the Mímir website: www.mimir.is.