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Deadline Migrationsverket 5 June 2026 June 5, 2026 By Swedish Civics · 7 min read

# Sweden's Citizenship E-Service Goes Offline Before the 6 June 2026 Reform — What to Do Now

Migrationsverket's old adult-citizenship e-tjänst is**offline for maintenance** right now on the eve of the **6 June 2026** citizenship reform. Reporting indicates the cutoff for completing and submitting applications in the old e-service was **17:00 on Friday 5 June 2026**. A new e-service is expected to come online once the new rules take effect. Here is what is verified, what is widely reported, and what to do tonight.

## What is verified, what is reported

To be precise about what we can and cannot confirm from primary sources tonight:

### What is verified directly from Migrationsverket

- The adult-citizenship application page at [migrationsverket.se](https://www.migrationsverket.se/du-vill-ansoka/svenskt-medborgarskap/medborgarskap-for-vuxna/medborgarskap-for-vuxna.html) currently displays the maintenance notice *"Just nu går det inte att nå den här e-tjänsten på grund av underhåll"* — "This e-service is currently unreachable due to maintenance."
- The new rules take effect from **6 June 2026** — and Migrationsverket has stated, in writing, that there are no transitional arrangements: *"De nya reglerna för ansökan om svenskt medborgarskap börjar gälla 6 juni utan övergångsbestämmelser."*
- The paper application route (form 316011) remains available alongside the e-tjänst.

### What is widely reported but not on the page right now

- Reporting indicates Migrationsverket communicated a **17:00 cutoff on Friday 5 June 2026** for completing and submitting applications in the old e-service before the maintenance window. The agency's adult-citizenship page does not display the specific time after maintenance began; treat the 17:00 detail as based on reporting, and confirm directly with Migrationsverket if the precise time matters for your situation.
- Reporting also indicates the new e-service is expected to come online during 6 June 2026. The page does not currently state a specific time. Watch [migrationsverket.se](https://www.migrationsverket.se) for the official launch announcement.

The practical effect is the same either way: as of right now, you cannot submit a new adult-citizenship application via the online e-tjänst. The paper route remains, but any case decided on or after 6 June 2026 is assessed under the new rules anyway — see the next section.

## An important misconception: "I submitted before 17:00, so the old rules apply"

This is the single most common confusion right now.**It is wrong.**

Migrationsverket has stated, repeatedly and in writing, that there are**no transitional arrangements**: *"De nya reglerna för ansökan om svenskt medborgarskap börjar gälla 6 juni utan övergångsbestämmelser."* What this means in practice is that any application **decided on or after 6 June 2026** is assessed under the new rules — regardless of when it was submitted.

If you submitted just before 17:00 today, your application now sits in the queue alongside roughly 100,000 others. Median wait times under the recent oversight reports from Riksrevisionen (RiR 2025:5) and JO (decision 9043-2024) were around 290 days. A decision in less than 290 days from today is statistically unlikely. By the time Migrationsverket reaches your case, the new rules will be in force — and they will be the rules applied.

For the deeper analysis, see our[6 June 2026 cutoff explainer](/en/blog/june-6-deadline-old-rules/), our [pending applications guide](/en/blog/pending-applications-2026/), and our summary of the [JO and Riksrevisionen rulings](/en/blog/watchdog-rulings-migrationsverket-2026/) on the backlog.

## The new rules that will apply to your application

Because applications submitted before 17:00 today will still be decided under the new framework, you should know what that framework looks like in practice. Here are the four headline changes:

### 1. Eight years of residence (up from five)

The main rule for adults is now**eight years** of habitual residence in Sweden. Reduced periods apply to certain groups: Nordic citizens, refugees, spouses and partners of Swedish citizens, and stateless persons. See our [eight-year residency rule](/en/blog/8-year-residency-rule/) deep-dive.

### 2. The income floor (försörjningskrav)

Applicants must demonstrate an annual income of at least**three income base amounts (inkomstbasbelopp)**. For 2026, the inkomstbasbelopp is **SEK 83,400**, set by Pensionsmyndigheten under the government's formal decision. Three times that is approximately **SEK 250,200 per year**, or roughly **SEK 20,850 per month before tax**. On top of that, no more than **six months** of försörjningsstöd or ekonomiskt bistånd in the three years before applying. See [our income requirement deep-dive](/en/blog/income-requirement-2026/) for worked examples.

### 3. The civics test (medborgarskapsprovet)

The first pilot of the civics knowledge test is scheduled for**15 August 2026** in Stockholm, run by UHR. Registration with UHR is via invitation by Migrationsverket. The reading and listening language test follows later, expected from 1 October 2027 under Prop 2025/26:175. See [how the registration works](/en/blog/medborgarskapsprovet-anmalan/).

### 4. Skötsamt liv / hederligt levnadssätt

The conduct requirement has been tightened. The threshold for what counts as an orderly life (skötsamt liv / hederligt levnadssätt) has been narrowed. See our[orderly life requirement](/en/blog/hederligt-levnadssatt-2026/) guide.

## If you missed the 17:00 deadline today

The short version: you did not lose your route to Swedish citizenship — you only lost the option to file under the old e-service. Here is what to do, in order.

1. **Do not panic.** The old e-service was the channel, not the route. You will still be able to apply once the new e-service goes live, which Migrationsverket expects during 6 June 2026.
2. **Check Migrationsverket tomorrow.** Bookmark the [Swedish citizenship overview page](https://www.migrationsverket.se/du-vill-ansoka/svenskt-medborgarskap.html). The new e-service will be linked from there once it goes live.
3. **Audit your income for the last three years.** Because the new framework requires three income base amounts per year for each of the three years before applying, you need at least 36 months of qualifying income on file with Skatteverket. Pull your *inkomstdeklaration* for 2023, 2024, and 2025 and check.
4. **Audit your försörjningsstöd history.** The cap is six months total in the three-year window. Months received from your kommun's social services are flagged in Migrationsverket's review.
5. **Confirm you can document your identity.** Personal appearance is now standard, not exceptional. See our practical guides on the [identity verification process](/en/blog/identity-verification-citizenship/) and the [in-person ID check](/en/blog/id-check-booking-locations-2026/).
6. **Plan for the civics test.** If you are between 16 and 66, the test will apply. Start preparing now with the free [**Swedish Citizenship Test**](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6763254627?pt=127643585&ct=web-blog-e-service-closed-en-body&mt=8) app — 180+ structured lessons mapped to UHR's *Sverige i fokus*, 2,000+ practice questions, mock exams.
7. **Watch the medborgarskapsprovet announcement.** Registration via UHR opens in early June — see our [test registration overview](/en/blog/test-registration-2026/).

## If you submitted before 17:00 today

You are now in the queue. There is nothing more you need to do in terms of submission — but there are still things to prepare for, because your application will be assessed under the new rules whenever it is finally decided:

- **Keep your Skatteverket-registered address current.** Migrationsverket sends most of its communication digitally via Mina sidor; address mismatches cause delay.
- **Watch for the in-person ID-check kallelse.** If you receive one, attend. Skipping or rescheduling materially slows your case. See our [ID check guide](/en/blog/id-check-booking-locations-2026/).
- **If you will be 16–66 at the date of decision,** the civics test applies. Begin preparation now — invitations to register with UHR are sent via Migrationsverket. Our [best apps and resources](/en/blog/best-apps-resources/) guide compares the main study tools, and the [**Swedish Citizenship Test**](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6763254627?pt=127643585&ct=web-blog-e-service-closed-en-action&mt=8) app is free to install.
- **Confirm your income for the years 2023, 2024, 2025.** If you have a year below the inkomstbasbelopp × 3 threshold, you may need supporting documentation showing why (parental leave, sickness benefits via Försäkringskassan, etc).
- **Do not file a request to conclude (dröjsmålstalan) reactively.** Since late 2025, these requests no longer reliably accelerate cases. See our [request-to-conclude guide](/en/blog/court-ordered-citizenship-cases-2026/).

## Sweden's wider 2026 migration picture, in one paragraph

Tomorrow's citizenship reform sits alongside several other major migration changes. The work permit salary floor of**~SEK 33,390/month** (90% of the median wage) [took effect 1 June 2026](/en/blog/labour-immigration-salary-2026/). From **12 July 2026**, Prop 2025/26:262 ends new permanent residence permits on asylum-related grounds — see our [Prop 262 explainer](/en/blog/no-new-permanent-residence-2026/). On **1 October 2026**, conditional on Riksdag approval, a new residence permit pathway for 18–21-year-olds with parental ties is expected to enter into force — see our [18–21 proposal explainer](/en/blog/sweden-18-21-residence-permit-proposal-2026/). And on **1 October 2027**, the language reading-and-listening test is added to the citizenship framework. The bigger context is in our [2026 changes overview](/en/blog/whats-new-2026/).

## Caveats

- The 17:00 5 June 2026 cutoff was communicated by Migrationsverket; the agency's adult-citizenship page now displays the maintenance notice. Operational details of the new e-service have not yet been published. Confirm at [migrationsverket.se](https://www.migrationsverket.se).
- The 2026 inkomstbasbelopp of SEK 83,400 is set under government decision based on Pensionsmyndigheten's calculation; it adjusts annually.
- This article is general information about a public agency announcement — not legal advice. For your specific situation, contact Migrationsverket or a qualified immigration advisor (a *migrationsrättsligt ombud* or an *advokat* specialising in migrationsrätt).

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: When did Sweden's citizenship e-service close?**

At**17:00 (5 PM Swedish time) on Friday 5 June 2026**. The new e-service under the rules in force from 6 June 2026 is expected to be available during 6 June. The agency's adult-citizenship page currently shows the e-service as unavailable due to maintenance.

**Q: I submitted my application before 17:00 today. Do the old rules apply to me?**

No. Migrationsverket has stated there are no transitional arrangements: any application**decided** on or after 6 June 2026 is assessed under the new rules — even if it was submitted before 6 June.

**Q: I missed the 17:00 deadline. Can I still apply?**

Yes — but only when the new e-service goes live, expected during 6 June 2026. Your application will then be assessed under the new framework: eight-year residency, the income floor, civics test from August 2026, and stricter conduct requirements.

**Q: Is the deadline only for the e-service, or for paper applications too?**

Reporting indicates the 17:00 5 June cutoff applies specifically to completing and submitting applications in the existing online e-tjänst before the new rules take effect. Confirm the exact current submission channels at[migrationsverket.se](https://www.migrationsverket.se).

**Q: What if my application is half-completed in the e-service and I miss 17:00?**

Any application started in the old e-service but not submitted by 17:00 on 5 June will not be carried over automatically. You will need to start again in the new e-service once it goes live during 6 June and apply under the new rules.

## Related pages

- [6 June 2026 cutoff explainer](/en/blog/june-6-deadline-old-rules/)
- [Do the new rules apply to me?](/en/blog/pending-applications-2026/)
- [The 8-year residency rule](/en/blog/8-year-residency-rule/)
- [Income requirement deep-dive](/en/blog/income-requirement-2026/)
- [JO and Riksrevisionen on the backlog](/en/blog/watchdog-rulings-migrationsverket-2026/)
- [Medborgarskapsprovet registration](/en/blog/medborgarskapsprovet-anmalan/)
- [What's new in 2026](/en/blog/whats-new-2026/)
- [Migrationsverket — Swedish citizenship](https://www.migrationsverket.se/du-vill-ansoka/svenskt-medborgarskap.html)

## Prepare for the medborgarskapsprovet — free, structured, 13 languages

If your case will be decided after 6 June 2026 — which is the vast majority of people in the queue — the civics test applies if you are 16–66. The**Swedish Citizenship Test** app has 180+ structured lessons in 13 languages, 2,000+ practice questions, full mock exams, and audio in Swedish, English, Farsi, Arabic, and Russian — all built directly on UHR's *Sverige i fokus* material. Free to install.

[Swedish Citizenship Test](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6763254627?pt=127643585&ct=web-blog-e-service-closed-en&mt=8)