Sweden Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Sweden Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    A
  • Passport Ranking
    14/198
  • Passport Score
    177.9/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    159
  • Visa-required Countries
    39
  • Access to the World's GDP
    76%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    61%
  • Access to the World's Population
    47%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    81%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    No
    No provisions
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    5 years
    Also need to hold permanent residency, which you can also obtain after 5 years of residency.
  • Physical presence requirement
    On avergae, 10.5 months a year
  • Language test
    Currently no, but likely to be introduced soon
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    Yes
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    Yes
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    3 years / 3 years
    Must be both married and reside in the country for 3 years. Also, must live together for at least 2 years.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    10 years
    Must be married for 10 years if residing abroad, but can only reside in a country where you are NOT a citizen.
  • Language test
    No
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    2 years
    2 years for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Island and Norway.
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Sweden Overview
  • Region
    Europe
  • Capital City
    Stockholm
  • Largest City
    Stockholm
  • Currency
    Swedish krona
  • Languages
    Swedish
  • Population
    10.5 million (88th)
  • Life Expectancy
    82.7 years (17th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $603.9 billion (25th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $57,500 (15th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Expensive (5/7)
  • Climate
    Average (3/5)
  • Safety
    Very Safe (2/7)
  • Pollution
    Very clean (1/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Very High (1/5)

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