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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 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.
→May 21, 2026
How to Register for Sweden's Citizenship Test (2026)
You can only register after receiving a letter from Migrationsverket. Registration opens early June 2026; the first test is 15 August 2026 in Stockholm. Here is how it works.
→May 21, 2026
How Much Does Sweden's Citizenship Test Cost? (2026)
The first test on 15 August 2026 is free of charge. UHR has not yet announced a fee for later sittings. The application fee paid to Migrationsverket is separate.
→May 21, 2026
Sweden's Citizenship Test: Scoring, Pass Mark & Retakes — What We Know
As of May 2026, UHR has not published the test format, pass mark, or retake rules. Here is what is confirmed — and why you should be wary of any "X% to pass" claims.
→May 21, 2026
Sweden's Swedish-Language Citizenship Test: The Latest Timeline
In February 2026 the government adjusted UHR's assignment for the language test — now to be ready by 1 October 2027 at the latest. What changed and why.
→May 20, 2026
Sweden Rejected Citizenship Transition Rules by One Vote (147–146): What It Means
Sweden's parliament rejected transitional rules for roughly 100,000 pending citizenship applications by a single vote, 147–146. Here's what the new rules mean if you applied before 6 June 2026.
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