You have a permit in Sweden – Long-term residents in another EU country You are going to have a baby

You have a residence permit in Sweden as a long-term resident in another EU country, or as a family member of someone with this permit. You or your partner are now pregnant or have had a baby. Here you will find information about what applies to you and what you need to do.

A child born in Sweden receives the same citizenship(s) as their parents. If you have a baby while in Sweden, you must apply for a residence permit for your child as a family member of a person with long-term resident status in another EU country.

You want to apply – Family of long-term residents in another EU country

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.