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News, analysis, and prep guides for the Swedish citizenship test (medborgarskapsprovet). Laws and rules can change over time and our articles may not always reflect the latest updates — for official, up-to-date information always refer to Migrationsverket and UHR.
June 5, 2026
Sweden's Citizenship E-Service Closed Before 6 June 2026 Reform
Migrationsverket's adult-citizenship e-tjänst is offline for maintenance on the eve of the 6 June 2026 reform. Reporting indicates a 17:00 5 June cutoff. What this means, what to do, and what the new rules already in scope are.
→June 2, 2026
Sweden Proposes 18–21 Residence Permit Rule From 1 Oct 2026
On 2 June 2026 Sweden's government proposed a new residence permit for 18–21 year-olds with parental ties. Migrationsverket halted enforcement the same day. What was proposed, what is not yet law.
→June 1, 2026
JO and Riksrevisionen on Sweden's Citizenship Backlog: What the Watchdogs Actually Found
The Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO 9043-2024) and the National Audit Office (RiR 2025:5) both criticised Migrationsverket. What they ruled, what changed, and what it means for applicants.
→June 1, 2026
Sweden Granted 41% Fewer Citizenships in 2025: Why the Numbers Collapsed
Migrationsverket granted ~38,800 Swedish citizenships in 2025, down from ~65,600 in 2024 — a 41% drop. Decisions fell from 76,300 to 52,000. Official numbers and what they mean for applicants.
→June 1, 2026
Sweden Ends New Permanent Residence Permits from 12 July 2026 (Prop 2025/26:262)
Sweden's government proposition ends the possibility of being granted a permanent residence permit on asylum-related grounds from 12 July 2026. Who is affected, what replaces PR.
→May 20, 2026
Registering for the Swedish Citizenship Test 2026 — How to Sign Up
A guide to registering for the Swedish citizenship test in 2026. How to sign up through UHR, what it costs, key dates, and what you need to have ready before you register.
→May 29, 2026
Tisus for Swedish Citizenship: Is It Worth Taking?
Tisus is an advanced Swedish proficiency test at Stockholm University. SEK 2,300, twice a year, three components. For citizenship language proof in 2026, it's overkill for most — here's why.
→May 29, 2026
Study for Sweden's Citizenship Test in English (Honest Guide 2026)
The Swedish citizenship test is in Swedish — but you can do most of the studying in English. Honest guide: when English-only works, when it doesn't, and the must-know Swedish terms.
→May 29, 2026
Your First Swedish Passport After Citizenship: How to Apply
Booked your citizenship decision? Here's how to get your first Swedish passport: SEK 500 fee, in-person at a police passport office, advance booking required.
→May 29, 2026
Changing Jobs on a Swedish Work Permit (2026 Rules)
Whether you need a new work permit when changing employer or profession in Sweden depends on what your permit decision restricts. Plus new employer-notification rules from 1 June 2026.
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