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Swedish migration minister Johan Forssell announces the implementation of stricter naturalization

Immigration to Sweden — Swedish migration minister Johan Forssell announces the implementation of stricter naturalization requirements from June 6, extending the residency period from five years to eight,

Published February 9, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Immigration to Sweden.

Swedish migration minister Johan Forssell announces the implementation of stricter naturalization requirements from June 6, extending the residency period from five years to eight, imposing a minimum income threshold of 20,000 kr (US$2,225), requiring language and civic knowledge tests, and lengthening waiting times for applicants with criminal records. [https://www.reuters.com/world/sweden-tighten-citizenship-rules-amid-push-cut-immigration-2026-02-09/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-02-09).