Long-term residents in another EU country
Who it's for: For people with long-term resident status in another EU country who want to live in Sweden.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: No
- Main fee: SEK 1,500
- Family can join: Yes
- Decision time: 16 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 1,500 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“You must work, run your own business, study, or have sufficient funds to support yourself.”
Main feeSEK 1,500Official wording
“Adults: SEK 1,500 Children: SEK 750”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“If your family also wants to live with you in Sweden, they can apply for a residence permit to do so.”
Decision time16 monthsOfficial wording
“75% of recently decided cases have been decided within: 16 months”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other other routes routes in Sweden
- Au pairs
- Long-term residents in Sweden
- Permanent residence permit
- Self-employed with a temporary assignment in Sweden
- Temporary work contracting
- Traineeships/internships conducted via an international exchange programme
- Traineeships/internships within the context of higher education
- Traineeships/internships
- Volunteer work
All visa types in Sweden
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Sweden visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.