You are an EU/EEA citizen or family member of an EU/EEA citizen and have applied for a residence card, permanent residence card, or certificate of permanent right of residence. This information also applies if you are a family member of a Nordic citizen, if you have applied for a residence card under the EU/EEA rules.
If you are a family member of an EU/EEA citizen or a Nordic citizen and have applied for a residence permit to live with your family member in Sweden, you should instead read the page You are waiting for a decision – Live with someone
If you are a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country and have applied for a residence card to live with your family member, you can enter Sweden before you have received a decision.
If you need an entry visa to travel to Sweden, you must apply for it before you travel.
Countries whose citizens need an entry visa to travel to Sweden
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Each family member who is not an EU/EEA citizen needs to submit their own entry visa application. This also applies to children. You submit your application at a Swedish embassy or consulate-general in the country where you live.
You want to apply – Visiting Sweden for up to 90 days (entry visa)
If your family member meets the requirements for right of residence, you have the right to start working or studying as soon as you arrive in Sweden, if you are the EU/EEA citizen’s spouse, cohabiting partner, or child under the age of 21. You do not need to wait to receive your residence card.
If you want to run your own business, you should contact the Swedish Tax Agency.
Read about running your own business on the website of the Swedish Tax Agency External link.
2025-12-03
The Migration Agency’s drop-in service closes on 1 January
On 1 January, the Swedish Migration Agency’s service centre will close for drop-in visits. If you have any questions about your case, please contact the Swedish Migration Agency by telephone or via My page. For guidance and assistance with your application, or with using the Swedish Migration Agency’s digital services, please visit the National Government Service Centre.
2025-09-11
How you will be affected when extended passports become invalid
We have previously reported that Swedish authorities will not accept extended passports from 1 October 2025. Here we answer frequently asked questions about what this means and who will be affected.
2025-07-23
Extended passports become invalid on 1 October
As of 1 October 2025, Swedish authorities will no longer accept passports that have had their period of validity extended by inserting a stamp or sticker into the passport. If you have such a national passport, you should apply for a new one.
