Citizenship for adults
There are different ways to apply for Swedish citizenship, depending on whether you are a Nordic citizen or if you are a citizen of another country, as well as whether you are between 18 and 21 years of age.
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You want to submit an application or notification to become a Swedish citizen or apply to retain, regain or be released from your Swedish citizenship.
There are different ways to apply for Swedish citizenship, depending on whether you are a Nordic citizen or if you are a citizen of another country, as well as whether you are between 18 and 21 years of age.
You want to apply for or file a notification of Swedish citizenship for your child or get information about when a child automatically becomes a Swedish citizen at birth.
Information about what it means to be a Swedish citizen, and about what dual citizenship means.
If you are not sure if you are a Swedish citizen, you can apply for a declaration of citizenship.
You can apply to retain or regain your Swedish citizenship. If you no longer want to be a Swedish citizen, you can apply to be released from your citizenship.
2025-06-30
Payment to bankgiro is no longer possible
The bankgiro account that could previously be used to pay application and processing fees is closed from 30 June.
2025-05-22
People applying for citizenship will receive a letter about visiting the Swedish Migration Agency
If you are applying for Swedish citizenship, you will be called to a personal visit to the Swedish Migration Agency to verify your identity. You will receive a letter from us when it is your turn to book a visit.
2025-05-20
Are you going to visit the National Government Service Centre?
From May onwards, there will be changes to which of the Government Service Centers offer the services of the Swedish Migration Agency.
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.