Thousands of Swedish citizenship applicants told to answer additional security questions

The Swedish Migration Board expects that 23,000 fewer people will be granted citizenship this year, compared to the previous forecast. The reason is said to be new security measures. “It is of the utmost importance to examine these cases extra carefully,” says Maria Mindhammar, Director General of the Swedish Migration Board.

Thousands of Swedish citizenship applicants told to answer additional security questions

Everyone who has applied for Swedish citizenship, both before and after tighter security checks came into force on April 1st, is being asked to answer a set of detailed additional questions.

Fewer expected to be granted citizenship this year as expanded checks kick in - Radio Sweden

Additional questions have recently been added to the citizenship process.Lyssna: Fewer expected to be granted citizenship this year as expanded checks kick inIncreased security measures means fewer Swedish citizenship application decisions are forecast to be completed this year.The Migration Agency forecasts 23,000 fewer cases will be handled.The government says it wants stricter identity checks in the citizenship process in order to prevent ind…