What are the requirements for obtaining Swedish citizenship?
From 6 July 2026, new rules on qualifying for Swedish citizenship come into force. These new rules also apply to you if you applied before that date but did not receive a decision before 6 July.
The changes include a requirement for a longer period of residence in Sweden, (as a general rule, eight years), a test of Swedish language proficiency and knowledge of Swedish society, and, in most cases, a minimum income requirement.