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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 25, 2026
No Loyalty Oath, No Mandatory Ceremony: What Sweden's 2026 Reform Left Out
Despite rumors, Sweden's 2026 citizenship reform does not add a loyalty oath, a declaration of allegiance, or a mandatory ceremony. The government's own inquiry looked at all three and recommended against them.
→May 25, 2026
The 6 June 2026 Citizenship Cutoff: Old Rules vs New, and What You Can (and Can't) Do
Applying before 6 June 2026 does NOT lock in the old rules — there are no transitional arrangements, so the decision date governs. Here's the old-vs-new comparison and an honest look at what you can do.
→May 25, 2026
Taking Sweden's Citizenship Test in August 2026: Where, When, and How to Register
Sweden's first citizenship (civics) test is on 15 August 2026 — free, in Stockholm, on paper, in Swedish. You can only register if Migrationsverket sends you a letter. Here's the practical reality of taking it.
→May 25, 2026
Sweden's Citizenship Backlog in 2026: 100,000+ Cases and 1,000-Day Waits
Migrationsverket had 103,146 open citizenship cases in April 2026, and cases decided early in the year averaged 1,021 days. What the backlog means before the new 6 June 2026 rules — and whether you can speed up your case.
→May 23, 2026
Swedish Citizenship Test Questions — Sample Questions & Answers (2026)
What kinds of questions will the Swedish citizenship test (medborgarskapsprovet) ask? Based on the official 'Sverige i fokus' material, here are realistic sample questions and answers across democracy, history, geography, working life, society and rights — plus how to practise.
→May 23, 2026
Is the Swedish Citizenship Test Hard? An Honest Look (2026)
Is the Swedish citizenship test hard? Honestly, that depends on details UHR hasn't published yet — but the scope is fixed by the official book 'Sverige i fokus', which makes it preparable. Here is a realistic, no-hype look at the difficulty.
→May 22, 2026
Sweden Votes to Allow Revoking Citizenship From Dual Nationals
On 21 May 2026 parliament backed a constitutional change to revoke citizenship from dual nationals convicted of serious crimes or who lied to obtain it. What it covers — and why it isn't law yet.
→May 22, 2026
Sweden's Work-Permit Salary Rises on 1 June 2026 — 27 Jobs Exempt
From 1 June 2026 the labour-immigration salary requirement rises from 80% to 90% of the median wage (about SEK 33,000/month). 27 occupations get a lower 75% threshold; two jobs are barred.
→May 22, 2026
Sweden's New Welfare Rules for Migrants From 2027
From 1 January 2027, newly arrived migrants must qualify before getting benefits like child and housing allowance — by living in Sweden 5 years within a 15-year period, or via a work fast track.
→May 21, 2026
Who Is Exempt from Sweden's Citizenship Test? (2026)
The test applies to applicants aged 16–66. People 67+, old-age pensioners, those with a permanent disability, and certain students may be exempt or able to meet the requirement another way.
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