Chapter 5 · Law and justice
Hur kan en brottsdom påverka möjligheten att få svenskt medborgarskap i oktober 2026?
How can a criminal conviction affect obtaining Swedish citizenship in October 2026?
Correct answer: It can mean a waiting period before citizenship is granted
Under the rules in October 2026, offences can require a waiting period before Swedish citizenship can be granted. Its length depends partly on the sentence, and each application is assessed individually.
Key words
karenstid · waiting period
Source: Migrationsverket: Ansök om svenskt medborgarskap · Väntetid efter brott; Karenstider
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Why this option does not fit
Den innebär samma väntetid oavsett vilket straff man fått
The waiting period varies partly according to the sanction imposed.
Den saknar betydelse när ett fängelsestraff är avtjänat
Completing the sentence does not necessarily mean the waiting period has ended.
Den saknar betydelse om brottet begicks i ett annat land
Offences resulting in conviction in another country can also affect the waiting period.