MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Application and test
hemvist
Swedish word. In English: habitual residence
That you live in Sweden and have your home here.
Facts about the word
- The main rule is that you must have had habitual residence in Sweden for eight years (section 11 of the Swedish Citizenship Act). Lag (2001:82) 11 §
- Short trips do not affect the residence period. But if you are abroad for more than six weeks in a year, all your time abroad that year is deducted. Migrationsverket
- If you cannot prove your identity, at least ten years of residence is required under section 11 c. SFS 2026:447
The word is not in Sverige i fokus. The facts come from the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Hemvist is about where you live and have your home, not about clothes or a short trip.
The word is used in the guide Swedish citizenship requirements: all the rules from 6 June 2026, with the full context.
