Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
The embassy takes applications and notifications on Swedish citizenship for people in Australia: declaration of citizenship, notification for certain children born abroad before 1 April 2015 to a Swedish father, retaining citizenship after 22, and regaining it if lost at 22.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Sweden, Canberra; decisions are made by the Swedish Migration Agency.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Sweden.
How to apply
Choose the matching application on the embassy's citizenship pages | submit via e-service, post to the Migration Agency, or through the embassy depending on the case.
Documents you need
- Depends on the case; see the embassy's subpages for each application
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
no fees listed on the pages read.
Official sources
- swedenabroad.se/en/about-abroad-for-swedish-citizens/australia/assi…
- swedenabroad.se/en/about-abroad-for-swedish-citizens/australia/assi…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Sweden's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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