Google Play Swedish Civics Blog
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 17, 2026
SFI Course D and Swedish Citizenship 2026: Does It Replace the Language Test?
A passing grade in SFI Course D is one of Migrationsverket's accepted alternatives to the new citizenship language test. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't, and how SFI D fits with the civics test (medborgarskapsprov).
→May 16, 2026
Norway vs Sweden Citizenship 2026: Side-by-Side Comparison
Both require 8 years residency now. Norway: B1 oral Norwegian + samfunnskunnskapsprøven. Sweden: civics test from August 2026, language test from October 2027. Both allow dual citizenship.
→May 16, 2026
Finland vs Sweden Citizenship 2026: Side-by-Side Comparison
Both at 8 years residency. Finland: YKI language test (Finnish or Swedish), civics test proposed for 2027. Sweden: medborgarskapsprovet from Aug 2026, language test from Oct 2027.
→May 16, 2026
Denmark vs Sweden Citizenship 2026: Side-by-Side Comparison
Denmark: 9 years residency, Dansk 3, Indfødsretsprøven (36/45 pass mark, 80%). Sweden: 8 years from June 2026, multi-language civics test. Both allow dual citizenship.
→May 16, 2026
Germany vs Sweden Citizenship 2026: Side-by-Side Comparison
Germany cut residency from 8 to 5 years (June 2024) and now allows dual citizenship. Sweden RAISED residency from 5 to 8 years (June 2026). Detailed comparison.
→May 16, 2026
Netherlands vs Sweden Citizenship 2026: Side-by-Side Comparison
Netherlands: 5 years residency, Inburgering exam (A2 or B1), strict dual-citizenship rules. Sweden: 8 years, civics test, language test, dual citizenship freely allowed since 2001.
→May 16, 2026
Citizenship Application Denied in Sweden? How to Appeal (2026 Guide)
If Migrationsverket denied your application, you have ~3 weeks to appeal. The process is free, migrationsdomstolen re-examines, and rättshjälp may be available. Full guide.
→May 16, 2026
Dual Citizenship in Sweden 2026: What Migrationsverket Says (and Doesn't)
Sweden has allowed dual citizenship since 1 July 2001. You can keep your original passport — but only if your home country allows it. Country-by-country examples inside.
→May 16, 2026
Sweden's Swedish-Language Test 2027: What We Know So Far
Launches October 2027. CEFR B1 for reading and listening, A2 for writing and speaking. Exemptions: SFI, 9th-grade Swedish, Tisus, Swedish-language degree.
→May 16, 2026
Swedish Citizenship for Refugees 2026: The 7-Year Rule Explained
From 6 June 2026, refugees need 7 years of residency for citizenship (up from 4). Who counts, when the clock starts, the identity rule, and how the other 2026 rules apply.
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