The Swedish Parliament has passed new citizenship rules taking effect on June 6, 2026, with no transitional arrangements for pending applicationsApplicants must now live in Sweden for at least 8 years under the general rule, up from the previous 5-year requirementSweden introduced 4 new conditions covering residence du…

Canada has clarified its citizenship rules for people born outside the country, emphasizing that citizenship claims are determined through a direct line of descent from a Canadian parent and the citizenship status of each person in that chain at the time of birth. The rules mean that people born abroad may be recognize…