You have received a decision Your application has been rejected – long-term residents in another EU country

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 rejected.

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, or your application to extend your permit, has been rejected.

Yes, you can appeal the Swedish Migration Agency’s decision. Information about how to appeal and the deadline for doing so is provided in the decision. If you choose to appeal, a court will review the decision.

Appeal a decision

If your application for a residence permit has been rejected, this means that you do not have the right to stay in Sweden. If the Swedish Migration Agency rejects your application while you are in Sweden, you will have a certain amount of time to leave the country. The decision will state how long you have to leave Sweden. If you stay longer than the deadline specified in the decision, you will be in the country illegally.

It is your responsibility to make sure you know what applies to you, so that you leave Sweden within the deadline stated in the decision.

If you have appealed the decision, you have the right to remain in Sweden while your appeal is being examined.

Once the decision has become final and can no longer be appealed, you must leave Sweden.

You need to plan your trip yourself and arrange for your passport and anything else you need in order to travel home.

If you have questions about your return journey, you can contact the Swedish Migration Agency.

News

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.

2024-12-16

Now you can see your complete deci­sion on My Page

If you are waiting for a decision from the Swedish Migration Agency, you can now see the complete decision on My page. Previously, you have only been able to see if the decision is positive or negative, and the justification has only been sent home to you in paper format.

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.