You have a permit in Sweden – Work You are going to have a baby

You have a permit to work or run your own business in Sweden, and you or your partner are 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. In some cases, you must apply for a residence permit for your child in order for them to be able to live in Sweden. This depends on your citizenship and type of permit you or the other parent has. You can apply for a residence permit for your child in the e-service for family members of an employee or self-employed person.

You want to apply – Family of an employee or self-employed person

It depends on the citizenship or permit(s) of their parents. Select the option that best describes your family’s situation.

A child always receives Swedish citizenship, and does not have to apply for a residence permit, if

  • one of their parents is a Swedish citizen at the time of the child’s birth, regardless of whether the child is born in Sweden or abroad
  • a deceased parent of the child was a Swedish citizen at the time of their death.

If the child’s parents are citizens of a non-EU/EEA country, you have to apply for a residence permit for your child.

If one of you has a residence permit in Sweden and the other has applied for asylum, you can apply for a residence permit for your child. If the child is in need of protection, you can apply for asylum for your child.

You want to apply – Applying for asylum

If one of the child’s parents is an EU/EEA citizen and has a right of residence in Sweden, and your child is also an EU/EEA citizen, then they automatically have a right of residence. In that case, you do not need to contact the Swedish Migration Agency. For information about your child’s population registration, contact the Swedish Tax Agency.

The Swedish Tax Agency External link.

If the parents are EU/EEA citizens and have a residence permit in Sweden, you must apply for a residence permit for your child.

If at least one parent is a British citizen and has residence status in Sweden, your child can also receive this status.

You want to apply – Family of a British citizen with residence status

If a child is born outside Sweden and neither of their parents is a Swedish citizen, you need to apply for a residence permit for your child if you want them to live here.

You want to apply – Family of an employee or self-employed person

If a child is born outside Sweden and one of the parents is a Swedish citizen, you need to contact the Swedish Tax Agency to register the child in Sweden and submit a name notification.

Contact the Swedish Social Insurance Agency to find out if you are entitled to child allowance.

Child allowance and large family supplement – Försäkringskassan External link.

News

2025-03-13

The possibility of changing tracks ends

The Swedish Parliament has decided to end the possibility of changing tracks on 1 April. This affects those who have been granted, or applied for, a work permit through a so-called track change after their asylum application has been rejected. Their co-applicant family members are also affected.

2025-03-05

The Swedish Migration Agency's new website has now been launched

On 5 March, the Swedish Migration Agency launched a completely new version of migrationsverket.se, with a new structure and a more user-friendly navigation. The purpose of the new website is primarily to make it easier for visitors to find the information they need.

2025-01-07

New EU Blue Card rules now apply

As of 1 January, new requirements and rules apply for anyone who wants to apply for an EU Blue Card and existing Blue Card holders.

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.