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> Try to become a citizen in Europe without having a familial claim or a ton of money. You can absolutely get a work visa (if you can arrange a job) but the cha

> Try to become a citizen in Europe without having a familial claim or a ton of money. You can absolutely get a work visa (if you can arrange a job) but the chances of you becoming a full citizen is about 0. What utter rubbish! For example, here in Sweden after 5 years of living here and nothing serious against you in your time here, you can apply for citizenship[1]. The application fee is 1500 SEK[2] (~175 USD today), hardly a "ton of money". 1: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Becoming-a-Swedish-citizen/Citizenship-for-adults.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/... 2: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Becoming-a-Swedish-citizen/Fees.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/...

intellirogue 6y ago
Yep, significantly cheaper to become a citizen in most (if not all) EU countries than to renounce US citizenship.
a2tech 6y ago
You have to have a permanent resident permit and to have stayed for 5 years. Unfortunately I can't find anywhere on the Swedish immigration site (in English anyway) that lays out the requirements to receive said permit. The 'ton of money' comment were for people who wish to use pathways open to people who bring large investments into the country.
- jamesrr39 6y ago
  Depends on the route you took (work permit/studying/joining a family member), but if you are on work permit (and are a non-EU citizen), you can get it after 4 years of being on a work permit. (These 4 years count as part of the 5 for citizenship, so it's 4 for permanent resident + 1 more.) https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Working-in-Sweden/Employed/If-you-are-in-Sweden/Extending-a-permit.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/... (Ctrl+f "Permanent residence permit")

intellirogue 6y ago

Yep, significantly cheaper to become a citizen in most (if not all) EU countries than to renounce US citizenship.

a2tech 6y ago

You have to have a permanent resident permit and to have stayed for 5 years. Unfortunately I can't find anywhere on the Swedish immigration site (in English anyway) that lays out the requirements to receive said permit. The 'ton of money' comment were for people who wish to use pathways open to people who bring large investments into the country.

jamesrr39 6y ago
Depends on the route you took (work permit/studying/joining a family member), but if you are on work permit (and are a non-EU citizen), you can get it after 4 years of being on a work permit. (These 4 years count as part of the 5 for citizenship, so it's 4 for permanent resident + 1 more.) https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Working-in-Sweden/Employed/If-you-are-in-Sweden/Extending-a-permit.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/... (Ctrl+f "Permanent residence permit")