Apply

It is the child's parent/legal guardian who is a Swedish citizen who must make the application. Both parents/legal guardians must sign the application using their e-ID.

Children who have reached the age of 12 must sign with their own e-ID. If the child has reached the age of 12 but does not have an e-ID, you need to submit your application via a paper form.

Requirements for using the e-service

To use the e-service, the following is necessary:

  • the child’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must each have an e-ID
  • children who have reached the age of 12 must have an e-ID
  • the child’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must have an email address
  • you must able to pay the notification fee with a payment card issued by Visa or Mastercard.

Be aware that if the child is an EU/EEA citizen or a family member of such a person, you must attach the documents required. See which documents you must attach under the Important to know tab.

E-service for citizenship

To the e-service

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If you cannot apply in the e-service, you must fill in the form:

Ansökan om svenskt medborgarskap för barn under 18 år [Application for Swedish citizenship for children under the age of 18] (317011, only in Swedish) Pdf, 1022.8 kB.

Submit the application

Send the application to:

Migrationsverket
Medborgarskapsenheten
601 70 Norrköping

Pay the application fee

Once we have received your application, we will contact you via email or letter with information on how to make the payment and how much you must pay.