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New requirement · Coming late 2027

The New Zealand Citizenship Test Be ready before it lands.

From late 2027, applicants for citizenship by grant will need to pass a multi-choice test on the Bill of Rights Act, voting rights, democratic principles and the structure of New Zealand government. We're building the most thorough preparation platform — join the waitlist for early access.

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What we know so far

A new requirement, clearly explained

The Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed the test format and topics — study materials are still in development.

20 questions, 75% to pass

In-person multi-choice test of 20 questions drawn from a wider pool. Applicants need 15 correct answers to pass, with up to 6 attempts available.

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Six topic areas

Bill of Rights Act, certain criminal offences, voting rights, democratic principles, structure of government, and travel to and from New Zealand.

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Who needs to take it

Most adult applicants for citizenship by grant. Those under 16 and over 65 are exempt, as are people applying via birth, descent, or the Western Samoa pathway.

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Ten questions about New Zealand — how well do you know the country?

Pre-launch

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The platform launches alongside the official test in late 2027. Waitlist members get early access, founder pricing, and priority on the free preparation guide we'll publish when DIA releases the official study materials.

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  • 800+ practice questions across all six topics
  • Realistic 20-question exam simulations with timer
  • Topic-by-topic progress tracking
  • Detailed explanations for every question
  • Free study guide when DIA releases the official materials
  • Founder pricing for waitlist members at launch
  • Works on phone, tablet, and desktop

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Frequently asked questions

Everything we know about the new test

When does the test become a requirement?

The Department of Internal Affairs has announced that the test will apply to most adult applicants for citizenship by grant from the second half of 2027. Anyone who applies for citizenship before the test becomes a requirement will not have to sit it.

What does the test cover?

Six topic areas have been confirmed: the Bill of Rights Act, certain criminal offences, voting rights, democratic principles, the structure of government, and travel to and from New Zealand. The detailed question pool and study materials are still being developed.

How is the test structured?

The test will have 20 multiple-choice questions in English, taken in person at a test centre. Applicants need at least 15 correct answers (75%) to pass. The test is expected to take up to 45 minutes.

How many attempts will I get?

Up to six attempts. After three unsuccessful attempts, applicants must wait at least 30 working days before trying again, then have up to three further attempts. Applicants who do not pass after six attempts will be offered options including withdrawing their application for a partial refund.

Who is exempt from the test?

Applicants under 16 and over 65 are exempt. People obtaining citizenship by birth, descent, or through the Western Samoa pathway do not need to sit the test. Other exemptions are still being detailed by the Department of Internal Affairs.

How much will the test cost?

The fee is still to be decided and will be charged in addition to the citizenship application fee. Government tender documents have referred to a per-test cost of NZD $24, but this has not been finalised.

Will the official questions be published in advance?

It has not been formally decided, but signals from the procurement tender suggest a closed question pool — similar to Australia and the UK — rather than the published-bank approach used in the US, Spain, and Germany. Study materials covering all examinable content are expected to be released by DIA before the test goes live.

When will your platform launch?

We're building the platform now and aim to launch alongside the official test rollout in late 2027. Waitlist members will be the first to know and will receive founder pricing.