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Other rules apply if the child or the child’s parent is a citizen of the EU/EEA or the Nordic countries.

If the child’s parent is an EU/EEA citizen with right of residence

If the child has a parent who is an EU/EEA citizen and who meets the requirements for right of residence in Sweden, the child automatically has right of residence and does not need to apply for a residence permit.

You want to apply – Family of EU/EEA citizens

If the child is an EU/EEA citizen without right of residence

If the child is an EU/EEA citizen but does not have a parent who has right of residence, the child does not normally have right of residence, either. In that case, you can apply for an extension of the child’s residence permit. The requirements for being granted a residence permit are listed further up on this page, and information on how to apply can be found under the Apply tab.

If the child is an EU/EEA citizen, you can apply for a residence permit while the child is in Sweden.

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.