The update, which took effect on 12 July 2026, follows a broader policy shift in which Sweden stopped granting permanent residence permits as a general rule. Sweden mentions foreigners who can get citizenship without permanent residency. Swedish citizenship without PR: Categories that qualifyUnder the new rules, five groups of temporary permit holders can now apply for Swedish citizenship without first securing a permanent residence permit. To be eligible, applicants must be able to demonstrate well-founded prospects of receiving a long-term residence permit in the future. Swedish citizenship: What applicants must still proveThe exemption does not remove all standard requirements.