Becoming a citizen
Requirements for Swedish citizenship
The test is just one of the requirements. Here we go through the rest: how long you need to have lived in Sweden, the self-support requirement, conduct, the language requirement and what it costs.
The Swedish version of this site is authoritative if this translation differs from it.
What are the requirements for Swedish citizenship?
For an adult applicant, six things are assessed together: residence status, proven identity, sufficient time in Sweden, knowledge of Swedish and society, self-support (försörjning), and orderly and honest conduct (levnadssätt).
How long do I need to have lived in Sweden?
The main rule for adults is eight years of habitual residence (hemvist) in Sweden. Several groups have shorter periods, for example Nordic citizens (2 years), stateless people (5 years) and people under 21 (7 years).
What does the self-support requirement (försörjningskravet) mean?
You must normally be able to support yourself on a lasting basis. For 2026 this means at least three income base amounts (inkomstbasbelopp), SEK 250,200 per year before tax, that is, SEK 20,850 per month.
What does orderly and honest conduct (levnadssätt) mean?
You must have behaved well. Migrationsverket checks, among other things, information from the Enforcement Authority (Kronofogden), the Police and the Security Service (Säkerhetspolisen), and crimes trigger a waiting period before citizenship can be granted.
How do I meet the language requirement?
The language requirement already exists in law, but UHR's dedicated Swedish test has not yet been introduced. Right now you show your Swedish with grades, sfi course D, Tisus, or another accepted language test.
What does it cost to become a Swedish citizen?
Applying for Swedish citizenship costs SEK 2,900 for adults. The citizenship test costs SEK 2,000 per test, but the fee first applies to tests taken during 2027.