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# 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.

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May 9, 2026

## What's New in the 2026 Swedish Citizenship Rules — Complete Breakdown

Everything that changed in Sweden's citizenship law from 6 June 2026: 8-year residence, civics test, self-sufficiency rule, and what it means for current applicants.

→ ](../../whats-new-2026/) [

May 14, 2026

## Children and Swedish Citizenship After June 6, 2026: New Rules Explained

From 6 June 2026, children can no longer be included in a parent's Swedish citizenship application. They must apply separately. Here's the full process and what families need to know.

→ ](../../children-citizenship-2026/) [

May 8, 2026

## 30-Day Prep Plan for the Swedish Citizenship Test (Free)

A free 30-day study plan to prepare for medborgarskapsprovet. Daily topics, weekly quizzes, and two full mock exams. Designed for the August 2026 pilot.

→ ](../../30-day-prep-plan/) [

May 7, 2026

## Do the New Rules Apply to My Pending Citizenship Application? — 2026 Guide

If you applied for Swedish citizenship before 6 June 2026, do the new 8-year rules apply to you? Yes — Migrationsverket has confirmed there are no transitional arrangements.

→ ](../../pending-applications-2026/)