Swedish citizenship by descent

Swedish citizenship can be obtained through descent, therefore if one of your parents is a citizen, you could be able to apply for Swedish citizenship as well. Swedish citizenship through descent is the process of obtaining Swedish citizenship through a person’s kinship with a Swedish citizen. It means that regardless of where you were born, you might be able to obtain Swedish citizenship if one of your parents is a citizen of Sweden.

How to get citizenship by descent in Sweden

The following guidelines and specifications apply to Swedish citizenship by descent:

1. Swedish citizenship of the parents. Regardless of where you were born, you are immediately regarded as a Swedish citizen if either your mother or father was a Swedish citizen at the time of your birth.
2. Mother who is not Swedish and father who is. You can become a Swedish citizen if your parents were married when you were born, even if your mother is not a citizen of Sweden and your father is.
3. Father who is not Swedish and mother who is. If you were born on or after July 1, 2001, and your parents were not married at the time of your birth, you can become a Swedish citizen even if your father is not a citizen.

Documentation and Application

To apply for Swedish citizenship by descent, you will typically need to provide the following documentation:

1. Proof of parent’s Swedish citizenship. You will need to submit documents that prove your parent’s Swedish citizenship. This can include their Swedish passport, Swedish citizenship certificate, or other official documents confirming their citizenship status.
2. Proof of relationship. You will need to provide documents that establish your relationship to your Swedish parent. This can include your birth certificate, showing the names of your parent(s), and marriage certificate if applicable.
3. Identification documents. You will need to submit your valid identification documents, such as your passport or national identity card.
4. Other supporting documents. Additional documents may be required, depending on your specific circumstances. These can include proof of residency, employment, education, or any other relevant information that supports your application.

The application process for Swedish citizenship by descent involves submitting the required documentation to the Swedish Migration Agency or the Swedish embassy/consulate in your country.

Dual Citizenship

Dual citizenship is permitted in Sweden, therefore you are free to have citizenship in two different nations at the same time. Therefore, you are not required to renounce your prior citizenship(ies) in order to become a Swedish citizen if you obtain Swedish citizenship through descent or any other method.