A permanent residence permit allows you to live and work in Sweden for an undefined period of time.
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Residence for refugees in Sweden
A residence permit for asylum seekers is for people persecuted in their own country.
Job visa for Sweden
Another ground for granting residence permits is work. More than 19.000 residence permits where granted in 2013 due to employment.
Swedish visa & residence permit
Your first step is to apply for a visa or a residence permit. The duration and purpose of your stay determines which one to apply for.
Four Steps to Do After Being Accepted to a University in Sweden
Written by Hamzah Dzikri Fadliansyah Congratulations! You are accepted to a university in Sweden. Now, what’s next? Many of you wonder what to do after receiving the notification of selection results from universityadmissions.se. Here are four steps you need to take to start your journey of studying in Sweden. Accept the offer and pay the […]
Permits for non-EU/EEA Citizens
Written by Joseph Mukama As an immigrant coming from a country outside the European Union or the European Economic Area (EU/EEA), you need a valid Schengen visa (less than 90 days) or Swedish residence permit (more than 90 days) to be allowed in Sweden. There are a series of various checkpoints from the time one […]
A complete guide to buying an apartment in Stockholm (Part 2)
Buying an apartment is one of the most serious steps in life. It requires a lot of planning, savings and to be as prepared as possible. On this part two of the series, I will talk about the mortgage and downpayment. To read part 1 click here. Know your Purchase Ability. Before rushing into apartment […]
Temporary residence
If you meet the requirements, you will probably start by getting a temporary residence permit the first time you apply.
About Swedish residence permits
Who can get one? How do I get one? And where do I get it? Here we give you information about all things related to residence permits.
Residence permits for EU citizens
As a EU citizen, you can live, study and work in any country within the EU and you may be able to bring your non EU family with you.
Residence permit for students
Residence permits are granted for studies in Sweden and there are two main requirements for you to fulfill.
Residence based on family ties
You can get a residence permit based on family ties. A family in Sweden is just not limited to the traditional “mummy, daddy, child” concept.
