Your application for a residence permit has been approved – for long-term residents in another EU country and family

You have long-term resident status in another EU country or are a family member of a person with long-term resident status in another EU country, and your application for a residence permit in Sweden has been approved.

You have long-term resident status in another EU country or are a family member of a long-term resident in another EU country, and your application for a residence permit in Sweden, or your application to extend your permit, has been approved.

The Swedish Migration Agency’s decision will be sent to your home address in Sweden.

How do I get my residence permit card?

Once the residence permit card is ready, it will be sent to your home address within about a week.

If you are going to live in Sweden for at least one year, you should get listed in the Swedish Population Register

If you plan to live in Sweden for at least one year, you must report your move to Sweden and get listed in the Swedish Population Register. It is the Swedish Tax Agency that decides whether you meet the conditions for being listed in the Swedish Population Register. Being listed in the Swedish Population Register means that you are registered as a resident of Sweden. Once you are listed in the Swedish Population Register, you will receive a personal identity number.

Can I lose my residence permit?

Yes, in certain situations, the Swedish Migration Agency can revoke a permit. This applies, for example, in these cases:

if you provided incorrect information in your application or did not tell us about something of significance to your residence permit
if the conditions for the permit are no longer met, for example if you have lost your job and lack your own means of financial maintenance. The same applies if the relationship that was the basis for your permit has ended or if you have moved from Sweden. If you have been granted a permit because you work in Sweden and are only temporarily unable to work due to illness or accident, or are involuntarily unemployed, your permit will not be revoked. Your involuntary unemployment must be confirmed by the Swedish Public Employment Service.

Information for recent immigrants to Sweden

We have compiled information and links that may be useful for people who have recently moved to Sweden.

About Sweden – for new arrivals

Information for children who have been granted permission to live in Sweden

If your situation changes while you have a residence permit

Read about what you may need to do if something changes in your situation while you are in Sweden with a residence permit:

You have a permit in Sweden – Long-term residents in another EU country

News

2026-07-12

No permanent residence permits for former asylum seekers from 12 July

From the 12 July, people who have a permit in Sweden on the grounds of protection cannot be granted a permanent residence permit (PUT).

2026-07-12

Exemptions from the requirement for a permanent residence permit to obtain Swedish citizenship

From 12 July, as a general rule, permanent residence permits will no longer be granted. Consequently, some people with temporary residence permits may apply for Swedish citizenship without having a permanent residence permit.

2026-06-25

Long-term residents are granted a five-year residence permit

Following legislative changes on 12 July, those who are granted long-term resident status in Sweden will no longer be issued with a permanent residence permit. Instead, you will be issued with a five-year residence permit.

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.

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