Dual or multiple citizenship Sweden permits dual citizenship. If you become a Swedish citizen, you may retain your foreign citizenship if the other country permits it. Likewise, if you are a Swedish citizen and become a citizen of another country, you may keep your Swedish citizenship if the other country permits it.
Does Swedish citizen need visa to UK?
If you are visiting the UK, you can enter the country with either a Swedish passport or national identity card. The travel document should be valid for the whole of your stay. If you are planning to study, work or stay for a long time you might need to apply for a visa prior to your travels.
How many British live in Sweden?
27,685 British citizens
Sweden is home to 27,685 British citizens, according to statistics shared with The Local. Brits are spread unevenly across the country, so here’s a look at how many British citizens are in Sweden, municipality by municipality. This article is available to Members of The Local.
Is dual citizenship allowed in Sweden?
On July 1, 2001, a new Citizenship Act came into effect in Sweden. The new law made it possible to become a citizen of another country without losing your Swedish citizenship. The law was further amended on April 1, 2015.
Can I stay in Sweden after Brexit?
The Brexit withdrawal agreement enables UK citizens and their family members who were staying in Sweden as EU citizens before December 31st 2020 to retain their right to stay in Sweden even after the transition period is over. They can apply for residence status from the Swedish Migration Agency.
How long can British citizen stay in Sweden?
90 days
Travel to Sweden from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, British citizens will be able to travel to Sweden and other Schengen area countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa for purposes such as tourism. This is a rolling 180-day period. You will find more information here.
Do you have to be a Swedish citizen to live in Sweden?
It is not enough to be married to one another, you must also live together. If your partner used to have some citizenship other than Swedish citizenship or was stateless, he or she must have been a Swedish citizen for at least two years. You must also have adapted well to Swedish society during your time in Sweden.
Who is an emigrant who returns to Sweden?
An emigrant, formerly a Swedish citizen, who returns to Sweden. A person who is employed on a Swedish ship and who is registered in Sweden. A person who is in the employ of a Swedish company abroad and who has previously lived in Sweden.
How old do you have to be to lose your Swedish citizenship?
You will not lose your Swedish citizenship if this would cause you to become stateless. To avoid losing your Swedish citizenship, you can apply to retain it. You must do this after you have turned 18 but before you reach the age of 22.
Who are people who have lived in Sweden?
A person who is in the employ of a Swedish company abroad and who has previously lived in Sweden. A person who has been married to or been a cohabiting partner to a Swedish citizen abroad for at least ten years and who is resident in a country where he or she is not a citizen. Was the information on this page helpful to you?
