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Can a Work Permit Holder Apply for Permanent Residence Before the Current Permit Expires? Understanding Sweden’s Rules After 11 June 2026 amendment

A question that many work permit holders are now asking is the following: If I have already completed four years with a Swedish work permit, do I have to wait until my current permit is about to expire before I can apply for permanent residence? The answer requires an understanding of both the 2026 legislative amendments and […]

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Sweden Abolishes Permanent Residence Permits for New EU Long-Term Residents from 12 July 2026

The Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) has adopted significant amendments to Sweden’s migration legislation affecting persons who are granted EU long-term resident status (ställning som varaktigt bosatt) in Sweden. From 12 July 2026, applicants granted long-term resident status will no longer receive a permanent residence permit (permanent uppehållstillstånd, PUT). Instead, they will receive a residence permit valid for five years, while retaining […]

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Can You Become a Swedish Citizen Without a Permanent Residence Permit? Understanding the New Rules That Entered into Force on 12 July 2026

Since 12 July 2026, Sweden has introduced important changes affecting the connection between residence permits and Swedish citizenship. The change has led to considerable confusion. Some people believe that a permanent residence permit is no longer required for anyone applying for citizenship. Others believe that a person with a temporary residence permit can never become […]

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