You have a residence permit in Sweden as a family member of someone with a residence permit as a long-term resident in another EU country. Your relationship has now ended. Here you will find information about what applies to you and what you need to do.
If you have a residence permit to live with someone in Sweden with whom you are married or cohabiting partners, you must return to your country of origin if your relationship ends. Since you were granted your residence permit on the grounds of your relationship to a family member and you are no longer family, the Swedish Migration Agency can revoke your residence permit.
If your permit is revoked and you are still in Sweden, the Swedish Migration Agency must also issue an expulsion decision.
If you have common children, the Swedish Migration Agency does not revoke the child's residence permit because he/she is still a family member of the person who has long-term resident status. However, if the child leaves Sweden with you, the Swedish Migration Agency may also revoke the child’s permit.
If you want to stay in Sweden, you must apply for a permit on other grounds.
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.