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Requirements for citizenship

In order to become a Swedish citizen, there are certain requirements which you must fulfil. You need to fulfil them before you submit your application.
NB! Special rules apply to citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway.

To become a Swedish citizen you must:

  • be able to prove your identity
  • have reached the age of 18
  • have a permanent residence permit
  • have lived in Sweden for a specified period
  • have conducted yourself well in Sweden.

More information about the individual requirements can be found under the headings in the left menu.

Sidan senast uppdaterad: 2011-06-21