Swedish Citizenship by Naturalization (Adults, 8-year general track post-6 June 2026 reform) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Who is eligible

Costs

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 8 years.

Documents

• Must have certain requirements
• Must have reached the age of 18
• Must have one of the following
• Must have able to prove your identity
• Must have able to prove your identity through identity documents and by visiting the Swedish Migration Agency in person so that we can check your identity
• Must have lived in Sweden for a certain amount of time (period of habitual residence)
• Must have lived an orderly life in Sweden
• Must have applied for the document and/or collected it in person from the competent authority
• Must have able to prove your special reasons with, for example, a medical certificate or a certificate from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency
• Must have lived in Sweden for a certain period of time; you must have had your habitual residence here
• Must have lived in Sweden in order to become a Swedish citizen varies
• Must have lived in Sweden continuously for at least five years in order to become a Swedish citizen
• Must have lived in Sweden for at least two years in order to become a Swedish citizen
• Must have resided in Sweden for at least three years in order to become a Swedish citizen
• Must have lived together for the past two years

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migrationsverket.se/nyheter/news-archive/2026-05-06-new-rules-for-swedish-citizenship-from-6-june-2026.html.