Long-term residents in another EU country
You have long-term resident status in another EU country and want to extend your residence permit to live in Sweden.
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You have long-term resident status in another EU country, and want to extend your residence permit to live in Sweden, or you have long-term resident status in Sweden and want to renew your residence permit card.
Family of long-term residents in another EU country
You are a family member of someone with long-term resident status in another EU country and want to extend your residence permit to continue living in Sweden.
Long-term residents in Sweden – renew your EC/EU residence permit card
You have long-term resident status in Sweden and want to renew your EC/EU residence permit card.
News
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.