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MigrationResidence permit for young adults: new rule 1 October 2026
The Riksdag said yes on 13 August 2026. From 1 October 2026, people under 21 who once held a permit through a parent can be granted one again.5 min read
MigrationPermanent residence: an exception for long-term illness
Illness or disability that lowers your ability to work long term can be a special reason for an exception to the support rule for permanent residence.3 min read
MigrationWork permit: refused because of the employer
Since 1 June 2026 Migrationsverket can refuse a Swedish work permit because of the employer, even when the applicant meets every requirement in the application.3 min read
MigrationEU migration pact: what changed for asylum in Sweden
The EU migration and asylum pact has applied in Sweden since 12 June 2026. It adds screening and three procedures with time limits, and replaces the Dublin rules.3 min read
PoliticsSix authorities must report people they believe cannot stay
From 13 July 2026, six Swedish authorities must tell the police about people they believe have no right to stay in Sweden. Healthcare is not covered.4 min read
MigrationNew permit rules for researchers and doctoral students
From June 2026 doctoral students can apply for a research permit, some people can apply from inside Sweden, and researchers can reach permanent residence in three years instead of seven.4 min read
MigrationBecome a Swedish citizen without permanent residence
From 12 July 2026 you can be granted Swedish citizenship without holding a permanent residence permit. A new exception makes it possible, which matters now that permanent residence is harder to get.4 min read
MigrationNew reception law: where asylum seekers live
The Riksdag decided a new mottagandelag. From 1 October 2026 you must live in housing that Migrationsverket assigns to receive the daily allowance.4 min read
MigrationEU Blue Card in Sweden: Up to Four Years in 2026
The EU Blue Card in Sweden can now last up to four years, and holders who change job report it to Migrationsverket instead of applying for a new permit.4 min read
MigrationEU long-term resident now a five-year permit
Since 12 July 2026, getting varaktigt bosatt (EU long-term resident) gives a five-year permit, not a permanent one. You cannot get a PUT while you hold it.4 min read
MigrationCitizenship processing: auditor finds it not effective
The Swedish National Audit Office found Migrationsverket's handling of citizenship cases is not effective. Queue time is about 82 percent of the total.4 min read