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Sweden changes citizenship law, increases requirements for immigrants
2026-02-09 19:39:59 / BOTA
Sweden will tighten the criteria for obtaining citizenship, with changes that will come into effect in June and are expected to affect thousands of immigrants.
Under the new rules, applicants will have to have lived in Sweden for at least eight years, up from the previous five years. In addition to the length of stay, a new minimum monthly income criterion will be set, which will be 20,000 Swedish kronor.
Another requirement will be to pass a basic test of Swedish language and culture. The test will include basic knowledge of society, institutions and the functioning of the state.
Migration Minister Johan Forssell stated that the new requirements are stronger compared to the current system, emphasizing that until now the citizenship process has had fewer binding conditions.
Special changes are also planned for people with criminal records, inside or outside Sweden. They will have to wait longer before applying for citizenship. For example, a person who has served four years in prison will have to live in Sweden for about 15 years before being eligible to apply.
Sweden has been gradually tightening its migration policies since 2016, following a high influx of asylum seekers. The new measures come months before national elections scheduled for September and are seen as part of the government's tougher stance on immigration and integration.
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