Apply for Swedish Citizenship
New rules take effect on 6 June 2026. Check if you qualify and what the changes mean for your application.
The three biggest changes from 6 June 2026
Riksdagen has passed a new citizenship law. Regardless of when you applied, the new rules apply if your case has not been decided before 6 June.
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8-year residency
Previously: 5 years
Now: 8 years (7 years for spouses/partners of Swedish citizens)
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Income requirement
Previously: no requirement
Now: ~SEK 20,850/month net (SEK 250,200/year)
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Language & civics knowledge
Previously: no requirement
Now: mandatory for ages 16–66
Explore more
Requirements →8 years, income, language, and good conductHow to apply →Step by step, documents, feePending application →What happens to your application on 6 June?Speed up processing →Form 301011 — request a decisionAppeal a rejection →3 weeks to act — here are the stepsFAQ →Dual citizenship, time abroad, and more