You are a long-term resident of Sweden and want to renew your EC/EU residence permit card.
When your current EC/EU residence permit card expires, you must make an appointment with the Swedish Migration Agency to renew your card. During the visit, you will be photographed and fingerprinted for a new card. Bring a valid identification document and your card with you to the appointment.
2025-11-05
You can now visit a National Government Service Centre
The National Government Service Centre is gradually taking over the task of taking photographs and fingerprints and checking documents. They can also answer general questions and help you with your application.
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.
2025-06-30
Payment to bankgiro is no longer possible
The bankgiro account that could previously be used to pay application and processing fees is closed from 30 June.
2025-05-20
Are you going to visit the National Government Service Centre?
From May onwards, there will be changes to which of the Government Service Centers offer the services of the Swedish Migration Agency.
2025-02-05
The Swedish Migration Agency introduces new rules for checks of EC/EU residence permit cards
From 10 February, if you are a long-term resident of another EU country and are seeking a residence permit, you may need to present your EC/EU residence permit card.