Can my child get Swedish citizenship?
Yes. Children can become Swedish citizens automatically at birth if a parent is a Swedish citizen, through notification, or as a co-applicant in a parent's citizenship application.
Children in your application
If you apply for citizenship your unmarried children under 18 living with you in Sweden can normally be included in your application and become citizens at the same time as you. State the children in the application and attach population registration certificates.
Notification for children
For certain children there is a simpler notification procedure with lower requirements, including for children who have lived in Sweden for a long time. Notification is made by guardians, and children who have turned 12 must consent themselves.
Automatic citizenship
Children born with at least one Swedish parent automatically become Swedish citizens at birth, regardless of where the child is born.
Always check current rules with Migrationsverket as rules may change.
Important to know
- • Migrationsguiden is a private service and is not affiliated with Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) or any other authority.
- • The information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. We make no decisions and do not determine whether an application will be approved.
- • Always check the current rules with Migrationsverket before submitting your application.