A recent non-scientific survey regarding the Swedish government's citizenship reforms revealed that 78% of over 230 respondents endorse the proposal to tighten requirements for citizenship based on applicants’ conduct. Currently, citizenship seekers must demonstrate a record of living a well-ordered life, which includes conditions regarding debt and criminal history. Existing regulations stipulate that unpaid debts, criminal records, and other obligations impact eligibility; participants in the survey, notably a higher percentage of non-citizens, show a clear preference for stricter governance to ensure responsible citizenship norms.
An overwhelming majority, 78 percent, were in favour of the government increasing the requirement for potential citizens to show they've had an upstanding way of life.
There is currently a requirement that citizenship applicants have lived an orderly life, or ett skotsamt liv in Swedish.
If you previously had unpaid debts which you have paid off, you will need to wait for some time (around two years, according to the Migration Agency) before applying for citizenship.
If you've committed a crime, you will also have to wait until you can qualify for citizenship again, with the waiting period varying depending on the sentence you received.
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