Get Your Sweden Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Children born in Sweden to at least one Swedish parent are automatically granted citizenship.
- By Descent : Individuals born abroad to at least one Swedish parent are typically eligible for citizenship by descent.
- By Marriage : Spouses of Swedish citizens can apply for naturalization after 3 years of marriage and 2 years of residence in Sweden.
- By Naturalization: Foreign nationals may apply for citizenship after 5 years of continuous residence (or 3 years for stateless individuals and refugees).
- Special Exception – Dual Citizenship Allowed: Sweden permits dual citizenship without requiring renunciation of your previous nationality.
- Note: Since 2001, Swedish citizens have been allowed to hold multiple nationalities.
Step-by-Step Process
- Verify your eligibility by birth, descent, marriage, or long-term residence.
- Apply online through the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket).
- Submit required documents, including identity proof and proof of residence.
- Wait for approval and receive your citizenship certificate.
Benefits of Swedish Citizenship
- Live and work anywhere in the EU
- Access to free education and universal healthcare
- Vote and run for public office in Sweden
- Hold dual citizenship and a Swedish passport
Frequently asked questions.
Does Sweden allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Sweden allows dual or multiple citizenships. You are not required to renounce your original nationality when becoming Swedish.
Can I get Swedish citizenship through my parent?
Yes. If at least one of your parents was a Swedish citizen at the time of your birth, you may qualify for citizenship by descent.
How do I apply through marriage?
You must be married to a Swedish citizen and have lived in Sweden for at least 2 years. Citizenship may be granted after 3 years of marriage and integration.
How long do I need to live in Sweden to naturalize?
Most applicants need 5 years of legal residence. Refugees and stateless persons may qualify in just 3 years.
Do I have to pay taxes in Sweden as a citizen?
Sweden taxes based on residency, not citizenship. If you live in Sweden, you’ll pay taxes on worldwide income. If you live abroad, you’re only taxed on Swedish-source income.
Does Sweden recognize same-sex marriage for citizenship?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is fully legal in Sweden. Spouses in same-sex marriages are equally eligible for citizenship after meeting residence and marriage duration requirements.