Uppehållstillstånd för barn EN

It depends on the citizenship or permit(s) of their parents. Select the option that best describes your family’s situation.

A child always receives Swedish citizenship, and does not have to apply for a residence permit, if

  • one of their parents is a Swedish citizen at the time of the child’s birth, regardless of whether the child is born in Sweden or abroad
  • a deceased parent of the child was a Swedish citizen at the time of their death.

If the child’s parents are citizens of a non-EU/EEA country, you have to apply for a residence permit for your child.

If one of you has a residence permit in Sweden and the other has applied for asylum, you can apply for a residence permit for your child. If the child is in need of protection, you can apply for asylum for your child.

You want to apply – Applying for asylum

If one of the child’s parents is an EU/EEA citizen and has a right of residence in Sweden, and your child is also an EU/EEA citizen, then they automatically have a right of residence. In that case, you do not need to contact the Swedish Migration Agency. For information about your child’s population registration, contact the Swedish Tax Agency.

The Swedish Tax Agency External link.

If the parents are EU/EEA citizens and have a residence permit in Sweden, you must apply for a residence permit for your child.

If at least one parent is a British citizen and has residence status in Sweden, your child can also receive this status.

You want to apply – Family of a British citizen with residence status

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.