Birthactive
Citizenship at birth through a Swedish parent
Birth to a Swedish parent creates Swedish citizenship. Birth in Sweden alone to two foreign parents is not general jus soli.
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Ancestryactive
Swedish citizenship through a Swedish parent
A child of a Swedish citizen parent is Swedish under the Citizenship Act.
Naturalizationactive
Citizenship after eight years residence
Adults generally need continuous residence of at least eight years, permanent residence status, identity proof, and good conduct. Shorter periods apply for Nordic citizens, spouses, and other statutory categories. Language and knowledge requirements apply under the current rules.