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Population: 10.540 Mill hab Aprox.

Capital: Stockholm.

Official Language: Swedish.

Income percapita: $71.780 Dólares PPA.

Citizenship by Naturalization:

This is the most common way to obtain Swedish citizenship for foreign nationals. The requirements for naturalization include:

General Requirements:

• Residency: You need to have lived in Sweden for at least 5 years with a valid residence permit (not temporary) before applying for citizenship. If you are a citizen of a Nordic country (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, or Norway), you may qualify after only 2 years of residence.

• Permanent Residence: You must have permanent residency in Sweden (or at least have held a residence permit for a certain period and have the intention to stay permanently).

• Good Conduct: You must have a clean criminal record and not have committed any serious crimes. This will be reviewed as part of your application.

• Financial Stability: While not always required, you may need to show that you can support yourself financially, especially if you're not employed.

• Knowledge of Swedish Society: While there's no formal language requirement for most applicants, demonstrating basic knowledge of Swedish society, language, and culture can improve your chances, especially if you're seeking quicker integration.

• Language Skills: While language skills are not officially required for naturalization, many applicants choose to take language courses to help their integration into Swedish society. Basic proficiency in Swedish (especially in understanding and communicating in daily life) can be useful and sometimes requested in certain cases.

Application Process:

• Submit your application to the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket).

• You will need to provide necessary documentation, such as your passport, proof of your residence status, personal identification number, and any other supporting documents.

• The processing time can take anywhere from 6 months to a year or longer.

Special Considerations:

• You can retain your original citizenship as Sweden allows dual nationality, meaning you don’t necessarily have to renounce your current citizenship to become Swedish.

Citizenship Through Marriage or Registered Partnership:

If you are married to or in a registered partnership with a Swedish citizen, you may be able to obtain Swedish citizenship after 3 years of continuous residence in Sweden (instead of the usual 5 years).

Requirements:

• You must have lived in Sweden for at least 3 years after marriage or partnership.

• The relationship should be stable, and you must prove that the marriage or partnership is real and not just for the purpose of obtaining citizenship.

Citizenship by Birth or Descent:

If you were born in Sweden and at least one of your parents is a Swedish citizen, you are generally automatically a Swedish citizen, even if you were born outside Sweden.

If you are born outside Sweden to Swedish parents, you might still have the right to Swedish citizenship, as long as your parent(s) were Swedish citizens at the time of your birth. This is also applicable to those born to parents who were previously Swedish citizens, but you may need to apply for citizenship through the Swedish Migration Agency to confirm your status.

Citizenship Through Adoption:

If you were adopted by Swedish parents, you may also be eligible for Swedish citizenship, regardless of whether you were born in Sweden. This typically applies to children adopted before the age of 18.

Citizenship for Refugees or Stateless Individuals:

If you are a refugee or stateless person in Sweden, there may be specific conditions that make it easier for you to obtain citizenship.

Refugee Status:

• If you have been granted refugee status in Sweden, you can usually apply for citizenship after 5 years of continuous residence.

• You must still meet the criteria of good conduct and sufficient financial means (if applicable).

Stateless Individuals:

• Stateless individuals can apply for Swedish citizenship under specific conditions, including living in Sweden for a certain period of time.

Citizenship for Special Cases:

In some exceptional cases, individuals can apply for Swedish citizenship based on special circumstances. This might apply to people who have made significant contributions to Swedish society or those with a special relationship to Sweden. In such cases, the Swedish government has discretionary power to grant citizenship, and it’s often handled on a case-by-case basis.

Dual Nationality:

Sweden allows dual nationality, which means you do not need to renounce your previous citizenship when you become Swedish. This is a major advantage for many people who wish to retain ties with their home country while becoming Swedish citizens.

Summary of Requirements for Naturalization:

• Residence: 5 years (or 3 years for spouses of Swedish citizens).

• Permanent residence: Required before applying.

• Good conduct: No serious criminal record.

• Financial stability: Generally required, but not always strictly enforced.

• Language and integration: While not mandatory, knowledge of Swedish is beneficial.

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