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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.
May 29, 2026
Sweden EU Blue Card 2026: 4-Year Validity from 1 June
From 1 June 2026 the Sweden EU Blue Card validity doubles from 2 to 4 years. SEK 52,000 salary threshold unchanged. Full guide for highly qualified workers and the citizenship path.
→May 27, 2026
Kvittning Broken? Inside the SD Citizenship-Vote Dispute
The April 2026 citizenship vote was decided by two SD MPs voting while paired absent. Kvittning, Quensel & Rubbestad, the Farivar apology — explained.
→May 27, 2026
How to Apply for Swedish Citizenship in 2026 — The Actual Step-by-Step
Apply for Swedish citizenship in 2026: e-service, SEK 1,500 fee, in-person identity check, decision wait. The actual step-by-step from Migrationsverket.
→May 27, 2026
Sweden's Citizenship ID Check: The 6 Locations, How Booking Works, and What to Bring
The Swedish citizenship in-person identity check happens at six Migrationsverket offices. Where they are, how booking works, and what to bring.
→May 26, 2026
Sweden's Court-Ordered Citizenship Cases: Why a Court Order Won't Save the 6 June Deadline
Around 13,000 Swedish citizenship cases have a court order to be decided — yet many still won't beat the 6 June 2026 deadline. How the request to conclude actually works in 2026.
→May 26, 2026
Migrationsverket Forecasts Only 65,000 Citizenship Decisions in 2026 — Down 26% from Earlier Plans
Migrationsverket forecasts about 65,000 concluded citizenship cases in 2026, down 26% from earlier projections, while ~60,000 new applications keep the queue essentially flat.
→May 26, 2026
Faster Permanent Residence for Researchers and Doctoral Candidates: Sweden's 11 June 2026 Rules
From 11 June 2026, Sweden's new rules can let researchers and doctoral candidates qualify for permanent residence after three years, with up to 18 months to look for work after graduation.
→May 26, 2026
SEK 350,000 to Leave Sweden, or Push for Citizenship? An Honest Comparison
Sweden's repatriation grant rose to SEK 350,000 per adult on 1 January 2026. How it works, who can apply, how the money is paid in three steps, and how it compares with pursuing citizenship.
→May 26, 2026
Sweden May End Permanent Residence for Asylum-Based PR Holders: What the SOU 2025:99 Proposal Says
A government inquiry (SOU 2025:99) proposed revoking asylum-based permanent residence permits. Status as of May 2026, scope (118,700–185,000 people), and the citizenship exemption.
→May 25, 2026
Sweden's Tighter Identity Checks for Citizenship: In-Person Visits & Document Vetting
Since April 2025, Migrationsverket requires most citizenship applicants to appear in person, runs every case past the Security Service, and scrutinises documents harder. What changed and how to prepare.
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