You are waiting for a decision EU/EEA citizens and their family

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.

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By logging in to My page, you can access information about your application and use our services.

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If you have applied for a residence permit

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 an EU/EEA citizen and have applied for a certificate of permanent right of residence, the certificate will be sent to your home by post.

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 External link.

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)

A residence card has a photo of you and a chip on which your fingerprints are stored. You must therefore visit the Swedish Migration Agency to be photographed and fingerprinted, if you have not already done so. This also applies if you have applied for a permanent residence card. To visit the Swedish Migration Agency, you must book an appointment first.

Book an appointment for your visit

The card will be sent by post to your address in Sweden.

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.

News

2026-09-24

New look – same agency

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.

2026-04-13

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.

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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.