Is Sweden easy to get citizenship?

Luckily, there are a few ways to become a Swedish citizen. The best and easiest option is to apply for legitimization, if you’re eligible. Alternatively, you can obtain Swedish citizenship through marriage. If you marry a Swedish citizen, you may apply for your Swedish citizenship after your 10th year of marriage.

How long does it take to apply for Swedish citizenship?

You must have lived in Sweden for five years with right of residence. But after you have lived with a Swedish citizen for two years you can apply for citizenship after living in Sweden for a total of three years.

How much does it cost to become a citizen of Sweden?

Fees for Swedish citizenship

Application	Fee
Application for citizenship	SEK 1,500
Adopted child under the age of 15	SEK 175

Do you need to speak Swedish to be a Swedish citizen?

Sweden is one of only three EU countries not to have language requirements built in to the citizenship process. At present, applicants need to have lived in Sweden for five years, or three if they are a cohabiting partner of a Swedish citizen, and be in good standing with authorities.

How do I become a permanent resident in Sweden?

To get permanent residency in Sweden, you must have been living in the country continuously for five years. EU citizens will be granted this residency at the end of the five years, even if some of that time was spent being unemployed.

Can a foreigner buy property in Sweden?

There are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in Sweden, said Jonas Bergquist, a Stockholm-based partner with Magnusson, a law firm with offices in the Baltic region and Scandinavia.

Can you buy Sweden citizenship?

Swedish citizenship can be acquired by naturalization, also known as citizenship by application. A foreigner may be granted Swedish citizenship upon meeting certain requirements: be able to prove identity.