Chapter 11 · Sweden and the wider world
En 35-årig person bor i Sverige men är inte svensk medborgare. Vad gäller för totalförsvarsplikten år 2026?
A 35-year-old lives in Sweden but is not a Swedish citizen. What applies to total defence duty in 2026?
Correct answer: The person is covered because they live in Sweden
Total defence duty also covers foreign citizens living in Sweden within the age limits. Being covered does not mean everyone receives the same task or must perform military service.
Key words
bosatt · resident
Source: Plikt- och prövningsverket: Om totalförsvarsplikten · Om totalförsvarsplikten; Vad betyder plikt?
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Why this option does not fit
Personen omfattas först efter svenskt medborgarskap
Swedish citizenship is not required for total defence duty when the person lives in Sweden.
Personen omfattas bara efter tidigare militär utbildning
People without military training are also covered. The duty can involve civilian tasks.
Personen omfattas bara om hen är anställd av staten
State employment is not required; the duty also covers other residents within the age limits.