Sweden permanent residence
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Applicants must meet the prior residence-permit period for their current permit type, show financial maintenance and good conduct; permanent residence has no time limit while the holder remains resident in Sweden. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | The same page states that the permit is indefinite while the holder is resident in Sweden and that grant requirements include financial maintenance and good conduct. | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | The Swedish Migration Agency states that a permanent residence permit gives the holder the right to live and work in Sweden. | Official source |