2025-03-21
Important changes for people applying for Swedish citizenship
New measures are being introduced to improve security in Swedish citizenship cases. The new measures also affect people who have already applied and are waiting for a decision.
You have received a decision Your application has been approved – Swedish citizenship
Your application or notification to become a Swedish citizen has been approved.
Once you have become a Swedish citizen, you will receive a citizenship certificate. The Swedish Migration Agency informs the Swedish Tax Agency that you have become a Swedish citizen.
Your residence permit card is blocked
When you become a Swedish citizen, your residence permit card is automatically blocked, which means that you can no longer use it to show that you have the right to be in Sweden.
Swedish passport
Swedish citizens are not required to have a Swedish passport or ID card. If you need a Swedish passport, you can apply for one from the police.
Read more about Swedish passports on the website of the Swedish Police
External link.
When will the original documents I submitted be returned to me?
If you have submitted original documents to us, we will send them back to you within three weeks.
Can I lose my Swedish citizenship?
A Swedish citizen who is or has been a resident of Sweden cannot have their citizenship taken away.
Dual citizenship
If you have become a Swedish citizen and still have your previous citizenship, you have rights and obligations to that country as well.
News
2025-03-05
The Swedish Migration Agency's new website has now been launched
On 5 March, the Swedish Migration Agency launched a completely new version of migrationsverket.se, with a new structure and a more user-friendly navigation. The purpose of the new website is primarily to make it easier for visitors to find the information they need.