Automatic citizenship for children
In some cases, children can automatically become Swedish citizens by birth, adoption, the marriage of their parents, or if a parent becomes a Swedish citizen.
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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.
Citizenship for children
You want to file a notification of Swedish citizenship for a child under the age of 18.
Citizenship for children with one Swedish parent
You have become a Swedish citizen and now you want to apply for citizenship for your child under the age of 18. The information on this page also applies to you who are a Swedish citizen and adopt a child who has turned 12 years old.
Children who were born abroad before 1 April 2015 with a Swedish father
You are the Swedish father of a child under the age of 18 who was born abroad before 1 April 2015, and want to file a notification of Swedish citizenship for the child.
Citizenship for stateless children born in Sweden
You want to file a notification of citizenship for a child born in Sweden who has been stateless since birth.
News
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.