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Status as long-term resident in Sweden
NB! Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom are not covered by the rules for long-term residents.
Requirements for becoming a long-term resident
In order to qualify for the status of long-term resident in Sweden, you must have lived in Sweden for at least five years without interruption. During that time, you must have had a residence permit for residence in Sweden. For example, you cannot include the time that you have had a permit for studies. You must also be capable of providing for you and your family.
A person who is granted a residence permit in Sweden as a refugee or as a person in need of protection cannot be granted the status of long-term resident.
If you are granted the status of long-term resident in Sweden and intend to live in another EU country, you must find out what rules apply in that country. The rules may vary between the different EU countries.
How to apply
When you apply for long-term resident status, complete the form Application for status as long-term resident, no. 138011. You can choose to submit your application in person to one of the Migration Board´s Permit Units or send it in by post. Note that the Permit Unit in Solna has other routines.
Those who receive a residence permit will be given a residence permit card. The card is proof of your residence permit. In order for the Migration Board to be able to issue a residence permit card, you will be photographed and will need to submit fingerprints in connection with:
- submitting your application or
- when you receive your residence permit.
Documents you need to enclose
When you apply for status as long-term resident you must enclose:
- a civic registration certificate
- a document showing how you can provide for you and your family. For example, this could be a contract of employment, pension documents or evidence of bank assets.
Application fee
Information about the fees can be found under the heading Fees in the left menu.
Facts
Sweden is a member of the European Union. The EU countries are: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Austria.
Through the EEA Agreement, citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are also covered by the principle of free movement within the EU. Switzerland is also covered by the principal of free movement through an agreement with the EU.
