Long-term residents in Sweden
Who it's for: For non-EU/EEA citizens who have lived in Sweden continuously for five years and want long-term resident status.
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
- Main fee: SEK 1,000
- Decision time: 9 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 1,000 | — | 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
2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Main feeSEK 1,000Official wording
“Adults: SEK 1,000 Children: SEK 500”
Decision time9 monthsOfficial wording
“75% of recently decided cases have been decided within: 9 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; 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 another EU country
- 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.