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News on Permanent residence
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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
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
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
MigrationRenew your permanent residence card, now simpler
A permanent uppehållstillstånd does not expire, but the plastic card does. From April 2026, Migrationsverket reminds you on Min sida before the card runs out.4 min read
MigrationPermanent residence ends for protection cases (2026)
From 12 July 2026 people with protection, humanitarian, or long-term-resident permits can no longer be granted permanent residence in Sweden. Existing permits are kept.4 min read