After a decision for those who have the status of long-term resident in the EU
If the Swedish Migration Agency approves your application for a residence permit, you will receive a residence permit card, which is proof that you have the right to be in Sweden. If the Swedish Migration Agency rejects your application, you have the option of appealing against the decision if you do not accept it.
As an employee or self-employed person, or if you have sufficient means to support yourself, you can receive a permit for at most five years. If you are a student, you will receive a permit for the time that your studies last, although for no more than one year at a time.
If you plan to continue living in Sweden after your permit has expired, you should submit an application for extension of your permit. You should apply for an extension before your previous permit runs out.
Read more about extending your work permit
When you have had a residence permit for five years, you can obtain status as a long-term resident in Sweden. If you meet the requirements for this, you will also receive a permanent residence permit. Your permanent residence permit is valid for as long as you reside in Sweden. Keep in mind that, if you did not live in Sweden for longer periods during the time of the permit, this can affect your ability to obtain a permanent residence permit. You can lose your status as a long-term resident in another EU country if you are absent from that country for six years.
The Migration Agency may withdraw a permit
The residence permit can be withdrawn if, in your application, you provided incorrect information or did not mention something that was significant in regards to your residence permit. The permit can also be withdrawn if the requirements for the permit are no longer met.
If the Swedish Migration Agency rejects your application
If the Swedish Migration Agency rejects your application, it means you are not entitled to a residence permit for Sweden. You may lodge an appeal against the decision within three weeks of the date when you received notification of the decision. Information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the decision. If you have given someone a power of attorney document that authorises him/her to represent you, this person is able to lodge an appeal on your behalf.
If you are still in Sweden when your application is rejected, you must leave the country within the timescale given in the decision.
Information for people who are moving to Sweden with a residence permit
On the page Information for people who are moving to Sweden with a residence permit, you will find information that is useful to know before you move or after you have moved to Sweden, such as work, healthcare, school and education in Sweden.
Information for people who are moving to Sweden with a residence permit