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In a significant shift, the Swedish government has amended its Citizenship Act, introducing new requirements for Nordic citizens and applicants seeking Swedish citizenship. Here's a breakdown of the key changes:
- Nordic citizens will now need to contact the Swedish Migration Agency directly for all citizenship matters, as the process of acquiring Swedish citizenship through local county administrative boards has been discontinued.
- The decision-making process for granting citizenship will take into account factors such as unpaid debts and criminal convictions.
- The fee for notifying citizenship will be raised to SEK 475 (approximately USD $46).
- Applicants aged between 15 and 21 years old who apply through the notification process must now demonstrate an orderly lifestyle.
- Starting on October 1, the Swedish Migration Agency will consider the applicant's current circumstances and any events that occur after the citizenship application has been submitted. This means that the agency will have the ability to reassess applications if significant changes in the applicant's situation arise.
- There is a reinforcement of the protection of citizenship. An individual may be refused to be released from their Swedish citizenship if there is suspicion that they do not genuinely wish to be released.
- The "Become a Swedish citizen" section on the government's website has been updated to include these new regulations.
It's important to note that the Swedish government has maintained since 2001 that Swedish citizenship is not revoked when acquiring another citizenship; however, Swedish citizens born abroad who have never lived in Sweden or had any connection to the country lose their Swedish citizenship if they also hold another citizenship. This regulation applies to people in precarious situations and Nordic citizens, but no specific recent changes or new enforcement dates are indicated in the provided information.
The Swedish Migration Agency will now also consider the applicant's circumstances after the application has been submitted, which means that the agency will have the ability to reassess applications if significant changes in the applicant's situation arise.
These changes aim to ensure that the Swedish citizenship is granted to those who genuinely wish to be part of the Swedish society and abide by its laws. It's recommended that those interested in acquiring Swedish citizenship familiarise themselves with these new regulations on the Swedish government's official website.
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