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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 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.
→May 20, 2026
Why Sweden Refused Citizenship Transition Rules: The "Security Reasons" Explained
The government cited security reasons for not including transitional rules in the 2026 citizenship reform. Here's what that means for applicants already in the queue.
→May 20, 2026
Who Is Exempt From Sweden's Citizenship Income Requirement (2026)?
The new income requirement is ~SEK 250,200/year from 6 June 2026 — but pensioners, students, people with disabilities and children may be exempt. Full breakdown.
→May 20, 2026
Swedish Citizenship by Notification (Anmälan) in 2026: Who Still Qualifies
From 6 June 2026, only Nordic citizens, stateless children and young adults born in Sweden, and certain fathers can get citizenship by notification. Everyone else must apply.
→May 20, 2026
Self-Employed? How to Meet Sweden's Citizenship Income Requirement (2026)
Sweden's 2026 income requirement counts self-employment income. Here's what business owners and sole traders need to know — and where Migrationsverket decides case by case.
→May 20, 2026
Swedish Citizenship by Descent in 2026: Children Born Abroad to a Swedish Parent
A child born after 1 April 2015 automatically becomes a Swedish citizen if one parent is Swedish — regardless of country of birth. Here's how descent works, the 22-year rule, and what changed in 2026.
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