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BY: Rashid Mehmood
August 21, 2026 0 Comments

EU Long-Term Residents Moving to OR Living in Sweden: What Changes for Their Family Members from 1 October 2026?

Summary This article explains how Sweden’s new family reunification rules, taking effect on 1 October 2026, affect family members of persons who hold long-term resident status in another EU country and are moving to or already living in Sweden. It focuses on three key issues: why the new two-year waiting requirement does not apply where […]

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BY: Rashid Mehmood
August 13, 2026 0 Comments

Sweden Adopts New Family Reunification Rules: What Changes from 1 October 2026?

On 13 August 2026, the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) approved significant changes to Sweden’s rules on family reunification. The Riksdag approved the government’s legislative proposals in Proposition 2025/26:301, Skärpta villkor för anhöriginvandring, following consideration by the Social Insurance Committee in Betänkande 2025/26. The reform changes several important aspects of Swedish family migration law. It introduces a […]

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BY: Rashid Mehmood
August 6, 2026 0 Comments

Understanding Permanent Residence Permits and EU Long-Term Resident Status in Sweden After the 2026 Reforms

Executive Summary For many years, individuals granted EU long-term resident status in Sweden generally also received a permanent residence permit. That changed on 12 July 2026. Under Sweden’s migration reforms, successful applicants for EU long-term resident status now receive a renewable five-year Swedish residence permit linked to their status instead of automatically receiving a permanent […]

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BY: Rashid Mehmood
July 31, 2026 0 Comments

Swedish Citizenship: How Can You Prove Your Knowledge of the Swedish Language and Swedish Society?

One of the most common questions about Sweden’s new citizenship rules is the following: “Do I have to take a Swedish language test and a Swedish society test to become a Swedish citizen?” The short answer is no, not for everyone. However, the full answer is more nuanced. The law requires applicants to prove their […]

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BY: Rashid Mehmood
July 24, 2026 0 Comments

Can Your Child Become a Swedish Citizen? A Practical Guide to Sweden’s Citizenship Rules for Children After the 2026 Reforms

Sweden introduced significant reforms to its citizenship legislation during 2026. While much of the public discussion has focused on the new rules for adults, important changes also affect children applying for Swedish citizenship. Many parents are now asking questions such as the following: A child’s eligibility for Swedish citizenship must always be assessed independently. A […]

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BY: Rashid Mehmood
July 18, 2026 0 Comments

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

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 […]

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BY: Rashid Mehmood
July 14, 2026 0 Comments

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

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 […]

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BY: Rashid Mehmood
July 10, 2026 0 Comments

New Rules on Student Residence Permits, Doctoral Students and Researchers in Sweden: A Legal Analysis of the 2026 Reforms

On 11 June 2026, Sweden implemented one of the most significant reforms to its immigration framework for international students, doctoral students and researchers in recent years. The legislative amendments introduced stricter rules for residence permits granted for higher education studies while simultaneously improving conditions for researchers and doctoral candidates. For higher education students, the reforms […]

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BY: Rashid Mehmood
July 3, 2026 0 Comments

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

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 […]

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BY: Rashid Mehmood
June 27, 2026 0 Comments

EU Introduces a Common Asylum Procedure: Sweden Implements the New International Protection Process

Introduction From 12 June 2026, the European Union has introduced a common regulatory framework governing applications for international protection, commonly referred to as asylum. The reforms form part of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, one of the most comprehensive overhauls of the EU’s migration system in recent years. The objective of the new […]

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