The Swedish Migra­tion Agency intro­duces new rules for checks of EC/​EU resi­dence permit cards

From 10 February, if you are a long-term resident of another EU country and are seeking a residence permit, you may need to present your EC/EU residence permit card.

If you have long-term resident status in another EU country and wish to apply for a residence permit to work, study or live on your own funds in Sweden, you must present your EC/EU residence permit card before the Swedish Migration Agency takes a decision. This means that you may need to visit the Swedish Migration Agency or an embassy/consulate-general in person to present the card. We will check your passport at the same time.

If you are applying for an extended residence permit and are using a card that you have presented before, you do not need to show it again.

We will contact you if we want to see your card

If the Swedish Migration Agency wants to see your EC/EU residence permit card, we will contact you with information about how to book an appointment to present your card. You should not send us your card.

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.