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The Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) is the central agency responsible for all issues related to citizenship in Sweden.

Migrationsverket
SE-601 70 Norrköping
SWEDEN

Tel: +46 11 15 60 00
Fax: +46 11 10 81 55
E-mail: migrationsverket@
migrationsverket.se

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Medborgarskap / Citizenship

Automatic Loss of Swedish Citizenship

You lose your Swedish citizenship when you turn 22, through statutory limitation, if you are a Swedish citizen who (1) was born outside of Sweden, (2) has never lived in Sweden and (3) has not stayed in Sweden under circumstances indicating an attachment to the country.

To avoid losing your Swedish citizenship if you were born and are still living abroad, you can apply to keep it. You must do so before the age of 22.

You do not need to file an application if you have lived in Sweden during any period of your life or if you visit Sweden regularly.

The application can be downloaded via the link on the right and should be submitted to the nearest Swedish embassy or consulate. If you are visiting Sweden, you can send your application directly to the Migration Board in Norrköping.

> Read more at the Swedish Migration Board website
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