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Does Sweden allow dual citizenship?

Yes. From the Swedish side, dual citizenship has been allowed since the reform that took effect on 1 July 2001. So you normally do not have to give up your previous citizenship. But whether you may keep it is decided entirely by the other country's laws — some countries do not allow dual citizenship.

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Since 1 July 2001 Sweden has allowed dual (and multiple) citizenship. This means two things: you normally do not have to renounce your original citizenship to become Swedish, and a Swedish citizen who acquires another country's citizenship does not automatically lose their Swedish one.

Sweden cannot, however, change other countries' rules. If your country of origin does not allow dual citizenship, that country may withdraw yours automatically. So check both the Swedish position with Migrationsverket and your country of origin's rules with their authorities before you apply.

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Official details can change. Always confirm what applies to your own case directly with the responsible authority.

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