In general, there are two main types of residence: permanent residence permit, local also known as permanent uppehallstillstand, temporary residence permit, which in Swedish is uppehallstillstand and, last but not least, a permanent residence card for a family member of a European Union citizen, local also known as uppehallskort.

To obtain a permanent residence permit, you need:

• Five years of continuous residence in Sweden
• have a residence permit or legal residence in Sweden on other grounds for the previous five years.
• be able to support yourself and your family.

You fill in the form “Ansökan om ställning som varaktigt bosatt”, 138011 and send it to the Swedish Migration Agency. Please note that everyone, including the accompanying spouse / partner or children, must submit their own application. Each person applying for long-term resident status in Sweden undergoes an individual examination.

Mailing addresses to the permit departments of the Migration Agency

Ansökan om ställning som varaktigt bosatt, form 138011 (only in Swedish) by link.

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You must also attach:

• Copies of your passport stating your personal details, signature, validity and whether you have a residence permit in countries other than your country of origin (more details on what the copies must contain)
• documents showing how you support yourself and your family. This can be shown, for example, by means of a certificate of employment and your latest salary certificates, pension benefits, bank statements, statements of your income from a Swedish tax agency or a statement of income from your own company.
• documents showing your living expenses, such as leases, sales contracts, and statements showing your monthly living expenses.

Registration process is described in more detail on the official website.

An application for a temporary residence permit is usually made for study, work, visiting Sweden, or relatives living in the country. In order to complete the application for a temporary residence permit as an EU citizen, you will need to provide the following documents:

• passport;
• Swedish job offer;
• salary offer;
• evidence of health and life insurance and social security provided by the employer.

As a rule, you can stay in the country for up to 2 years.

Family members can join you on a temporary Swedish visa, but they will have to apply for their own visa.

Keep in mind that permanent residence does not mean citizenship. If you leave Sweden for a long period of time, your permanent residence will be canceled. This period can range from two to six years, depending on your specific permit. Similarly, if you have committed a serious crime, you are also at risk of deportation and revocation of your permit.

Details about it on the link.

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