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Sweden – a pocket guide
Naturalisation is
the most common
way for
adult non-Nordic
citizens to gain
Sweden citizenship.
Photo: Staffan Gustavsson / REDAKTA
• You must have lived
in Sweden for a certain
period, generally
five years. For citizens
of Nordic countries,
people who are married
to a Swedish citizen,
stateless people
and refugees, the period
is shorter.
• You must have managed
your affairs properly
in Sweden. If you
have committed a
crime or have unpaid
debts for taxes, fines or
maintenance, it may
take longer to become
a Swedish citizen.
Report
A report is a form of simplified application. A report may
be submitted for children with a Swedish father who are
born abroad, stateless children and citizens of other Nordic
countries.
Yes or no
If the Migration Board approves your application for citizenship,
you will receive proof of citizenship, medborgarskapsbevis.
If the Migration Board rejects your application,
you will receive a decision explaining the grounds. An
appeal against the decision may be lodged with the Aliens’
Appeals Board in Stockholm for naturalisation applications,
and to the county administrative court for citizenship
reports.
Residence permits
and citizenship