Citizenship for adults

When you have lived in Sweden for a specified period and meet the other requirements, you can apply for a Swedish citizenship.

Requirements for becoming a Swedish citizen by application

To be able to become a Swedish citizen, you must

• be able to prove your identity
• be 18 years of age or older
• have a permanent residence permit (a temporary residence permit is not applicable) or
• have a right of residence or residence card (applies to you if you are an EU citizen or a close relative of an EU citizen)
  
• have met the requirements for habitual residence (i.e. lived in Sweden for a certain amount of time)
• have conducted yourself well while in Sweden.