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MigrationSweden: conduct now weighs more for a residence permit
From 13 July 2026 Sweden weighs your vandel (conduct) more when granting or revoking a residence permit. Debts and dishonesty can count, not only crime.4 min read
MigrationSweden proposes tougher family reunification rules
The government proposes a two-year wait and a wider income requirement from 1 October 2026, before family can join a sponsor who holds a temporary permit. Not yet law.4 min read
MigrationWork permits would no longer be tied to one employer
The government proposes that from 1 February 2027 a work permit would not be tied to one employer, so holders could change jobs without a new permit. It is a proposal, not law.4 min read
EconomySweden work permit: higher salary rule from June 2026
From 1 June 2026 a Swedish work permit needs a salary of at least 90 percent of the median wage. For applications from 16 June that is 34 470 kronor a month.4 min read
PoliticsInquiry proposes revoking citizenship for dual citizens
A government inquiry (SOU 2026:21) proposes that dual citizens could lose Swedish citizenship for fraud or very serious crimes. It is a proposal, not law.4 min read
MigrationUkrainians can switch permit without leaving Sweden
From 11 June 2026, people with protection under the mass-flight directive can apply for a work, study, or other permit from inside Sweden, without leaving first.3 min read
PoliticsNew Swedish citizenship rules from 6 June 2026
From 6 June 2026 Swedish citizenship needs 8 years in Sweden as a general rule, proof that you support yourself, and knowledge of Swedish. There are no transitional rules.4 min read
MigrationPermanent residence ends for protection cases (2026)
From 12 July 2026 people with protection, humanitarian, or long-term-resident permits can no longer be granted permanent residence in Sweden. Existing permits are kept.4 min read
Citizenship testSweden's citizenship language test delayed to 2027
Sweden's August 2026 citizenship test covers Swedish society, not the Swedish language. The separate language test has a deadline of no later than 1 October 2027.3 min read
EconomySome jobs are exempt from the new work-permit salary rule
From 1 June 2026, 27 shortage occupations and several groups face a lower work-permit salary threshold: 75 percent of the median wage, not 90. Two jobs are barred entirely.4 min read
Citizenship testSweden's first citizenship test: 15 August 2026
Sweden holds its first citizenship knowledge test on 15 August 2026. It is invitation-only and free, with about 60 questions in 90 minutes on paper.3 min read
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Sweden's citizenship language test delayed to 2027
Sweden's August 2026 citizenship test covers Swedish society, not the Swedish language. The separate language test has a deadline of no later than 1 October 2027.3 min read - Citizenship test
Sweden's first citizenship test: 15 August 2026
Sweden holds its first citizenship knowledge test on 15 August 2026. It is invitation-only and free, with about 60 questions in 90 minutes on paper.3 min read
- Politics
Inquiry proposes revoking citizenship for dual citizens
A government inquiry (SOU 2026:21) proposes that dual citizens could lose Swedish citizenship for fraud or very serious crimes. It is a proposal, not law.4 min read - Politics
New Swedish citizenship rules from 6 June 2026
From 6 June 2026 Swedish citizenship needs 8 years in Sweden as a general rule, proof that you support yourself, and knowledge of Swedish. There are no transitional rules.4 min read
- Economy
Sweden work permit: higher salary rule from June 2026
From 1 June 2026 a Swedish work permit needs a salary of at least 90 percent of the median wage. For applications from 16 June that is 34 470 kronor a month.4 min read - Economy
Some jobs are exempt from the new work-permit salary rule
From 1 June 2026, 27 shortage occupations and several groups face a lower work-permit salary threshold: 75 percent of the median wage, not 90. Two jobs are barred entirely.4 min read
- Migration
Sweden study permit: 15-hour work limit and new rules
From 11 June 2026 a Swedish study permit limits term-time work to 15 hours a week, sets yearly credit targets, and makes it harder to switch to a work permit.4 min read - Migration
Sweden: conduct now weighs more for a residence permit
From 13 July 2026 Sweden weighs your vandel (conduct) more when granting or revoking a residence permit. Debts and dishonesty can count, not only crime.4 min read - Migration
Sweden proposes tougher family reunification rules
The government proposes a two-year wait and a wider income requirement from 1 October 2026, before family can join a sponsor who holds a temporary permit. Not yet law.4 min read - Migration
Work permits would no longer be tied to one employer
The government proposes that from 1 February 2027 a work permit would not be tied to one employer, so holders could change jobs without a new permit. It is a proposal, not law.4 min read - Migration
Ukrainians can switch permit without leaving Sweden
From 11 June 2026, people with protection under the mass-flight directive can apply for a work, study, or other permit from inside Sweden, without leaving first.3 min read - Migration
Permanent residence ends for protection cases (2026)
From 12 July 2026 people with protection, humanitarian, or long-term-resident permits can no longer be granted permanent residence in Sweden. Existing permits are kept.4 min read