Retaining Swedish citizenship
If you are a Swedish citizen, were born abroad, and reside abroad, in some cases you can lose your Swedish citizenship when you turn 22. If you do not want this to happen, you can apply to keep your citizenship.
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You can apply to retain or regain your citizenship if you risk losing it or have lost it. If you no longer want to be a Swedish citizen, you can apply to be released from your citizenship.
News
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.
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.