Apply for citizenship – for children
Here is information on how you as a guardian apply for Swedish citizenship for your child. This is called filing a notification of citizenship.
Due to planned maintenance, you cannot use our online services Sunday 9 July between 17.00 and 21.00. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Requirements for citizenship
In order to become a Swedish citizen, the child must
- have the right of residence, residence status, a residence card or a permanent residence permit in Sweden
- have lived in Sweden for the past three years (or two if the child is stateless)
- be under 18 years old.
Keep in mind that all requirements must be met when the notification is filed.
The notification must be made by the child’s guardian(s).
If the child has more than one guardian, the other guardian must also sign the notification.
If the child is 12 or older, the child must also sign the notification.
In most cases, you pay a fee.
Read more about the right of residence and residence cards
Read more about residence status
Requirements for using the e-service
To use the e-service, the following is necessary:
- you as the guardian must have an e-identification
- children 12 and up must have an e-identification
- you as the guardian must have an email address
- you as the guardian must be able to pay by card.
Children 12 and up must sign the notification with an e-identification. If the child (12 or older) does not have an e-identification, you need to apply by form.