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1 month agoSweden to raise hurdles to gaining citizenship
The main requirements for obtaining status as a naturalized citizen are as follows: Typical applicants will need to have been residents in Sweden for at least 8 years, up from 5 previously A monthly income of at least 20,000 Swedish crowns (roughly 1,900 or $2,200) Passing a basic language and culture test People with a criminal record, in Sweden or abroad, will have to reside in Sweden longer before they can apply The rules are planned to come into force on June 6
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