Who is exempt from the tests?

Not everyone has to take the tests. There are exemptions, and they're worth knowing about before you pay a fee you didn't need to pay.

What kinds of exemptions exist

The exemptions relate to, among other things:

• Age. Both very young and older applicants may fall into a different category.
• Health. Documented health conditions that mean you can't take the test.
• Education or documented skills that already cover the requirement.
• Citizenship in certain countries, including Nordic ones.
• Previously completed training that covers the requirement under the regulations.

Why we don't list the conditions

Because they're detailed, depend on which application you're submitting, and because they change. An exemption that applied last year doesn't necessarily apply this year, and an exemption that applies for citizenship doesn't necessarily apply for permanent residence.

UDI decides whether you're exempt. Not the test centre, and not us.

The practical advice

Get this clarified before you register. The fee is paid at registration, and you won't get it back if it turns out you were exempt.

If you're unsure, ask UDI whether the requirement applies to you, and ask the test centre about the practical side. The two answer different halves of the question.

If you're a borderline case

Many people are unsure whether the health exemption applies to them. It requires documentation, and the threshold isn't that the test is difficult. If you're unsure, it's usually quicker to practise and take the test than to try to get an exemption approved.