You are waiting for a decision Swiss citizens and their family

You are a Swiss citizen or a family member of a Swiss citizen and have applied for a residence permit. This information applies both to first-time residence permit applicants and those who have applied for an extension.

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Family members may need an entry visa

You who are a family member of a Swiss citizen may need an entry visa before travelling to Sweden. If you need an entry visa, you must apply for it before you travel.

Countries whose citizens need an entry visa to enter Sweden External link.

You want to apply – Visiting Sweden for up to 90 days (entry visa)

The Swedish Migration Agency may need to check your passport or national ID card before we can make a decision. You may therefore be required to present your passport or national ID card at one of the Swedish Migration Agency's Service Centres.

In some cases, you will not need to present your passport or national ID card. For example, if we have already checked it at a previous visit, we do not need to do so again.

If you need to present your passport or national ID card, we will contact you with information about how and when you can do so.

You must visit the Swedish Migration Agency as soon as possible to be photographed for your residence permit card, if you did not already do so when you presented your passport or national ID card. To visit the Swedish Migration Agency, you must first book an appointment.

You also need to do so if you have applied for an extended permit, as the personal data on your card has not been saved since the last time you submitted it.

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

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, or whether we need to check with other authorities when investigating your case.

Here we show statistics on how long it has taken for people who have applied for the same permit as you. The statistics are based on cases decided in the last 12 months.

75% of recently decided cases have been decided within:4 months

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

As a Swiss citizen or family of a Swiss citizen, you have the right to start working or studying as soon as you arrive in Sweden. You do not need to wait to be granted a residence permit.

If you are going to work as an employee

If you are to work as an employee, you must apply for a coordination number with the Swedish Tax Agency, so that your employer can pay tax and employer contributions for you.

Read more about coordination numbers on the website of the Swedish Tax Agency External link.

If you are going to start your own business

If you are going to start your own business, you must submit an application for an F-tax certificate to the Swedish Tax Agency. You may also need to register your company with the Swedish Companies Registration Office before you start running your business.

Learn more about starting a business:
The Swedish Companies Registration Office External link.
Verksamt.se External link.

If you submitted an extension application before your previous permit expired, you have the right to remain in Sweden until the Swedish Migration Agency makes a decision.

News

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.

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.

2025-07-23

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.

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.