tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post5641101260495047560..comments2023-11-10T23:55:11.147-06:00Comments on A Swedish American in Sweden: Moving to Sweden - Swedish Citizenship TestHairy Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-58510068919442528692014-11-28T09:51:54.590-06:002014-11-28T09:51:54.590-06:00Ooh, good question. I'm not entirely sure. Swe...Ooh, good question. I'm not entirely sure. Sweden can be pretty strict with citizenship. I would suggest looking here:<br />http://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Becoming-a-Swedish-citizen.html<br />http://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Becoming-a-Swedish-citizen/Citizenship-for-adults/Time-in-Sweden.htmlHairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-15628243392609154842014-11-24T19:43:04.678-06:002014-11-24T19:43:04.678-06:00Hi. Quick question. My mom was born in Sweden but ...Hi. Quick question. My mom was born in Sweden but did not become a citizen due to her parent's choice. She gained Barbadian citizenship instead and moved her at 13.<br />Would I be able to become a citizen then? With proof of her birth certificate? Or no?<br />curiousjajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891498990186515328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-67861540218634916512011-08-17T16:42:49.110-05:002011-08-17T16:42:49.110-05:00@anonymous - I believe it is right around five yea...@anonymous - I believe it is right around five years, the migrationsverket website has a really good section about these kinds of questions. I would suggest checking that out for the most up-to-date information.<br /><br />@Joe G. - if it is your mother that is Swedish, then it is usually doable. I believe you can apply for that sort of thing outside of the country, but you might have to go through the embassy in DC to do it.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-16904898470349147132010-11-13T19:23:47.154-06:002010-11-13T19:23:47.154-06:00Hey, just a quick question for you since you seem ...Hey, just a quick question for you since you seem pretty knowledgeable.<br /><br />My mother was born in Sweden and lived there for about 20 years. She now has dual citizenship in the USA and Sweden. I was hoping to also get dual citizenship, just in case America elects someone like Sarah Palin to be the next president.<br /><br />Can I make that happen without living in Sweden, or would I have to move over there first?Joe Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-31627569078419422452010-11-12T16:03:41.241-06:002010-11-12T16:03:41.241-06:00Hi,
I have a question regarding Swedish citizenshi...Hi,<br />I have a question regarding Swedish citizenship:<br />Basically I am an Indian citizen and working in Sweden from past 2.5years. I got PUT-Permanent residence permit when I applied for my work permit 2.5 years back. My question how many years I have to stay here to be eligible to apply for Swedish Citizenship? As per my knowledge the Migration board say you have live in Sweden for 5 years with PUT? Is this correct and does they follow it accordingly while taking the decision.<br /><br />Thanks for you help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-14633446495776227442010-06-21T02:57:43.997-05:002010-06-21T02:57:43.997-05:00no problem at all, good luck!no problem at all, good luck!Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-25199385973507950592010-06-20T07:44:29.858-05:002010-06-20T07:44:29.858-05:00Thank you, this has all been very helpful. I'v...Thank you, this has all been very helpful. I've been thinking about doing what you did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-48607225042675265632010-06-10T06:13:08.116-05:002010-06-10T06:13:08.116-05:00check out migrationsverket: http://www.migrationsv...check out migrationsverket: http://www.migrationsverket.se/info/start_en.html to be sure.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-55230633080766102652010-05-30T19:07:30.762-05:002010-05-30T19:07:30.762-05:00My father is half Swedish-his father is Swedish. I...My father is half Swedish-his father is Swedish. I assume he can apply for a Swedish passport. Can I based on my Grandfather being Swedish?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-35855100078815093002010-05-06T01:23:04.229-05:002010-05-06T01:23:04.229-05:00hard to say, I think your best bet is to take a lo...hard to say, I think your best bet is to take a look at migrationsverket: http://www.migrationsverket.se/info/start_en.htmlHairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-20346360058465296292010-05-05T03:13:44.830-05:002010-05-05T03:13:44.830-05:00I was born in Venezuela but now live in US as a ci...I was born in Venezuela but now live in US as a citizen and my father is Swedish I was reconize to be his son 1992 by Swedish court I'm now 33 can I become A citizen of SwedenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-83182711297725813842009-08-11T16:49:48.642-05:002009-08-11T16:49:48.642-05:00Im going to leave this just because it seems to be...Im going to leave this just because it seems to be such a bad placement of an obvious advertisement. <br /><br />Of course I dont doubt that they have the best usa immigration lawyers, I don't know how much use they will be to you when immigrating to Sweden. Unless those same lawyers are also the best usa emmigration lawyers.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-32429510465923895252009-04-07T01:02:00.000-05:002009-04-07T01:02:00.000-05:00Thanks for reading. I like the buying a house ide...Thanks for reading. I like the buying a house idea. The school for kids might be outside of my realm though. Don't want to be throwing out advice when I dont even have kids myself.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-61930162033486072262009-04-04T23:03:00.000-05:002009-04-04T23:03:00.000-05:00I mean "must read"...I mean "must read"...Al Bundynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-2737523304567388542009-04-04T22:54:00.000-05:002009-04-04T22:54:00.000-05:00Congrats for the blog and keep up the good work! D...Congrats for the blog and keep up the good work! Definitely a "most read" for anyone looking to relocate in Sweden! I'm considering myself moving with my family from Michigan-Detroit (no sorry for the cold weather) to Sweden and I while I'm not a American Citizen (my two children are)I have an EU passport (born Romanian) which- I've read- give me the right to reside in Sweden. One suggestion for your future posts, if I may: buying a house (what to expect) and find a (good)school for kids(you might consider yourself too young for the last one - true, I would keep looking for that Big Tits Swede bird :) - but for old Al Bundy kind-of-man here that would be really helpful). Thanks!Al Bundynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-72478784789507471652009-03-31T15:30:00.000-05:002009-03-31T15:30:00.000-05:00a good question, and one Im not entirely sure abou...a good question, and one Im not entirely sure about to be honest. I suppose it probably epends on what youre doing. Work permit or citizenship. How much it is. What kind of debt. If there ar eplans to sell the house and get rid of the mortgage. That sort of thing.<BR/><BR/>But, coming back to my standard answer, I always had Swedish citizenship so never had to actually deal with this so can't really give any good answers Im afraid.<BR/><BR/>Best I can do is suggest to contact migrationsverket:<BR/>http://www.migrationsverket.se/english.jspHairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-22954720876382943752009-03-30T12:59:00.000-05:002009-03-30T12:59:00.000-05:00Hey, what does it mean by debt? If I am from the ...Hey, what does it mean by debt? If I am from the US and owe money on a mortgage or credit cards, does this matter?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-88939631477803599682009-03-03T15:20:00.000-06:002009-03-03T15:20:00.000-06:00I am just used to the American system where if you...I am just used to the American system where if you are born in the country you are given citizenship. <BR/><BR/>I definitely understand the Swedish system but find it different than that of Americas.<BR/><BR/>In terms of the worth of each passport. You're right. If anything, a Swedish passport is probably worth more just because it allows you to live anywhere in Europe. But having both is most definitely worth more.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-17947992060584179032009-03-02T10:02:00.000-06:002009-03-02T10:02:00.000-06:00Det ar val inte konstigt att ett barn som har tva ...Det ar val inte konstigt att ett barn som har tva amerikanska foraldrar och fods i Sverige inte far ett medborgarskap. Bland annat eftersom barnet kanske fods pa en semester.<BR/><BR/>Och om foraldrarna har tankt att stanna i Sverige sa far ju barnet medborgarskap sa smaningom, och har fortfarande ratt till skola och vard.<BR/><BR/>For att fa ett arbete i Sverige behover du inte bli sponsrad av ett foretag langre, sa som det fungerar i USA idag.<BR/><BR/>Ett amerikanskt pass ar inte mer vart an ett svenskt pass, speciellt inte eftersom Sverige ar ett fridfullt land och respekteras av manga lander.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830677081405887990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-13245885438401615852009-02-15T16:33:00.000-06:002009-02-15T16:33:00.000-06:00I think it probably depends on what kind of work v...I think it probably depends on what kind of work visa it ends up being.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-11821937349605844042009-02-13T22:11:00.000-06:002009-02-13T22:11:00.000-06:00I have a quick question. I got a research position...I have a quick question. I got a research position offer by a school (PhD) which is, in fact, employment based program by Swedish Research Council (SRC), and they'll pay my salary.<BR/>In that case, what category do I fall into? I honestly have no idea. Does anyone have any idea?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-30948037817778303142009-01-31T12:56:00.000-06:002009-01-31T12:56:00.000-06:00good luck! its always nice to get that swedish cit...good luck! its always nice to get that swedish citizenship. kind of helpful in a lot of things.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-3980143968229993192009-01-31T12:54:00.000-06:002009-01-31T12:54:00.000-06:00Thank you very much for this post. I have never no...Thank you very much for this post. I have never noticed this test in my visits to their website before. I previously thought it would be 5 years according to the test I could probably get it in 3 years. I would probably missed out on that application opportunity if it hadn't been for your post. Thanks! <BR/><BR/>Who knows, maybe luck will swing my way.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291007601965254671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-47492999569430203282009-01-12T14:12:00.000-06:002009-01-12T14:12:00.000-06:00oh thats good work. I love it. thanks!oh thats good work. I love it. thanks!Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-35276439474987302332009-01-12T13:34:00.000-06:002009-01-12T13:34:00.000-06:00To the first anonymous poster: If you have a work ...To the first anonymous poster: If you have a work visa, you can get a permanent residence permit if your employer can (and is willing to) argue, to Migrationsverket, that there is no one in Sweden or the EU who has your combination of skills, which your employer requires. My employer did this for me in 1997. This is pretty hard to do, but it can be done. However, I'd imagine the rules have changed since 1997.<BR/><BR/>I don't think there is a way to "convert" a student visa into a permanent residence permit. You have to either get a job and get it as described above, or be in a relationship with a Swede and get it based on that.<BR/><BR/>To Anonymous 11/25/2008 6:09 PM: Yes, the new Swedish citizenship law permitting dual citizenship took effect on 1 July 2001.<BR/><BR/>Best regards,<BR/>TimTimKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686860077733235048noreply@blogger.com