Live with a partner, child, or other relative
You want to extend the residence permit you were granted to live with a partner, parent, your child, or another relative who lives in Sweden.
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You want to extend the residence permit you were granted to live with a partner, parent, or other relative, or because you have other ties Sweden.
Residence permits for children
You want to extend a residence permit for a child who lives with someone in Sweden, or who was born in or adopted to Sweden.
Accompanying family members – work permits
You want to extend your residence permit as a family member of someone with a residence permit to work or run their own business in Sweden.
Accompanying family members – students
You want to extend your residence permit as a family member of someone with a residence permit to study in Sweden.
Special ties to Sweden
You have a residence permit because you have ties to Sweden and want to extend your permit.
Young adults aged 18-21
You have a residence permit as a child or young adult to live in Sweden with a relative or parent. You now want to apply to extend your permit or apply for a different type of permit so that you can continue living in Sweden.
News
2026-10-01
New rules on immigration due to family ties and young adults from 1 October
New rules on immigration due to family ties come into force today. These include stricter requirements for people in Sweden whom family members wish to join and an increase in the amount required to meet the maintenance requirement. At the same time, young adults will have greater opportunities to stay with their parents in Sweden and a temporary opportunity to apply for another type of permit without leaving Sweden.
2026-09-24
The Swedish Migration Agency has a new logo. On 24 September, the new logo will replace the old logo on the Agency’s website. The new logo will be rolled out gradually across all digital services and communications.
2026-09-21
Russian non-biometric passports will no longer be recognised from 1 October
As of 1 October 2026, Swedish authorities will no longer recognise ordinary non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation. If you hold such a passport, you may therefore need to apply for a new passport.
2026-07-13
New requirements regarding good conduct (vandel) for residence permits
From 13 July, stricter requirements regarding good conduct will apply to those applying for a residence permit in Sweden, for example on the grounds of employment or to live with someone.
2026-04-13
Easier to renew your permanent residence permit card
It will now be easier to renew your permanent residence permit card. You will automatically receive information and a request to book an appointment via My page well in advance of your current card expiring.