The Swedish government plans to tighten citizenship regulations, making the process of obtaining citizenship in the country more difficult. Recently, the government decided to review the current system for obtaining citizenship, launching an investigation into how to strengthen these rules as effectively as possible. Through a press release issued by the Ministry of Justice, the Minister of Immigration said that by strengthening the conditions for obtaining citizenship, the value of citizenship is also increased. She emphasized that the survey is an important part of the government's work to strengthen Swedish citizenship, adding that such changes are also important to promote integration. According to the recent changes, the investigator must, among others:

• Propose a requirement for longer residence in this country in order to acquire citizenship
• Propose what additional knowledge regarding Swedish society and culture should be needed to require citizenship
• Propose a requirement of self-sufficiency and honest living in order to benefit from Swedish citizenship

“It is not part of the investigator’s mandate to submit proposals for constitutional amendments. The assignment must be reported no later than September 30, 2024,” the statement reads. Additionally, the Swedish government has proposed increasing the time a person must be a permanent resident in the territory before being able to apply for citizenship, from the current four years to eight years. Once the new changes come into effect, Sweden will no longer be considered one of the easiest countries to obtain citizenship. On the other hand, this will be one of the countries that impose strict regulations on foreigners regarding this process. The minister said they were not looking for superheroes but rather to bring Sweden in line with requirements applied in many other countries, stressing that the recent changes will give the country greater value over time. time, thereby helping international integration. Currently, to obtain Swedish citizenship, people must be at least 18 years old, be able to verify their identity, meet the requirements for permanent residence, live an orderly life in the country, and have a permanent residence permit or have the right of residence or residence. What is allowed?