You are waiting for a decision You have applied for an extension to live with someone in Sweden

You have applied for an extension of the residence permit you were granted so you could live with someone in Sweden, and now you are waiting for a decision.

  • Important to know
  • How it works

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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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It is not possible to say exactly how long you will need to wait for a decision. There are many things that affect the waiting time, for example whether your application is complete to begin with or whether we need to request more information.

On the page Waiting times you can see statistics on the average waiting time for different types of applications.

You can also log in to My page to see statistics on waiting times for the permit you have applied for.

If you applied in the e-service, you will receive an email as soon as we have made a decision. The email will tell you whether you have been granted a residence permit or if your application has been rejected. The decision will then be sent by post to you or your representative. If you applied using a paper form, you will not receive an email from us. Instead, you or your representative will receive the decision by post.

When you receive the decision, you can find out the reasons on which we based our decision and learn what to do if you want to appeal. If your application is rejected, you must prepare to leave Sweden.

Once you have submitted your extension application, you have the right to stay in Sweden until the Swedish Migration Agency has made a decision. You also have the right to continue working or studying if you have had a residence permit for six months or more and submit your application before your current permit expires.

If you travel abroad after applying for an extension of your permit, it may be difficult for you to come back to Sweden, if you need an entry visa to travel to Sweden.

Since you must have a valid permit to be able to re-enter Sweden, you may be forced to remain abroad until you have received a new decision.

For you who are an EU/EEA citizen, only a valid passport or valid national ID card is required to enter Sweden.

In the event of special events such as sudden illness, a death in the family, or important work-related assignments, you can apply for a national entry visa to enter Sweden before you have received your new residence permit. With such an entry visa, you can travel back to Sweden and wait there for a decision about your extension application.

You apply for a national entry visa at a Swedish embassy or consulate-general in the country where you are located, provided that the authority issues entry visas. It is the embassy that makes decisions about national entry visas, and their decision cannot be appealed.

You may need to present your passport before you can receive a decision. If you are an EU/EEA citizen, you may need to show a passport or national ID card. You can do this at one of our service centres. If you need to present your passport, we will contact you with information about how and when you can do so. In some cases, you will not be required to present your passport. For example, if we have already checked your passport at a previous appointment, we do not need to do so again.

If you do need to present your passport, you can also provide fingerprints and be photographed for your residence permit card at the same appointment, as we will need to issue you a new card if you are granted an extended residence permit.

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You can withdraw your application at any time while your case is being processed. Once you have withdrawn your application, you will receive a decision that your application has been dismissed.

You can withdraw your application by sending us a message when you are logged in to My Page, or by sending a letter to the Swedish Migration Agency.

In the message or letter, you must tell us that you want to withdraw your application. You will also need to provide your name, date of birth or personal identity number, case number, telephone number, and address. If you send us a letter, sign it with your signature. If you have applied from within Sweden, you must also attach proof that you have travelled out of Sweden.

If you have granted someone power of attorney, they may withdraw your application on your behalf.

Send the letter to:

Migrationsverket
Box 3100
903 03 Umeå

If you leave Sweden after your visa, visa-free period or residence permit has expired, we recommend that you take your receipt for the application with you when you leave. The border police are responsible for border controls in and out of to Sweden. Neither the Swedish Migration Agency nor the Border police can give an advance decision on whether you will be allowed to travel back to Sweden. This decision is made directly at the border control.

If you have new information that may affect your application, for example if you have a new passport, married, or had a baby, you should contact the Swedish Migration Agency.

You can visit one of the Swedish Migration Agency’s service centres or send the information by post to:

The Swedish Migration Agency
Box 3100
903 03 Umeå

If you made a mistake when paying an application fee – for example, if you accidentally paid the fee twice – you can get a refund. Contact the Swedish Migration Agency to ask for your money back. If you submitted your application at an embassy or consulate-general, you should contact them instead.

When requesting a refund of a fee, you will need to provide the following information.

Information about you and your application:

  • your given name and surname
  • your personal identity number, coordination number or date of birth
  • your address (with postal code, city and country)
  • your telephone number and country code (e.g. +46 for Sweden)
  • description of why you should get the fee back
  • case number (designation number/control number)
  • a bank statement or receipt clearly showing that you have paid a fee to the Swedish Migration Agency.

Information about your bank:

  • name of the bank
  • address of the bank (with postal code, city and country)
  • account number and clearing number or equivalent
  • IBAN code or BIC/SWIFT code (for banks outside Sweden)
  • name of the person who owns the account.

Send this in a letter to:

Migrationsverket
601 70 Norrköping
Sweden

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.

2026-09-10

New rules for immigration due to family ties from 1 October

From 1 October 2026, new rules for immigration due to family ties will apply. This will affect you if you are a reference person in Sweden or if you are applying for, or want to extend, a residence permit to live with a family member in Sweden.

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.

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.