Residency permits

Information and practical advice about residency permits in Sweden.

WORK PERMITS

What are my rights while I wait for my Swedish residence permit to be extended?

Which countries in Europe impose language tests for residency permits?

Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does each country compare and what level of language do they require?

RESIDENCY PERMITS

TEST: Is your Swedish good enough for permanent residency?

PARTNER CONTENT

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IMMIGRATION

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RESIDENCY PERMITS

Sweden calls for language requirement for permanent residence permits

EUROPEAN UNION

IN NUMBERS: How many non-EU citizens live in European Union countries?

EUROPEAN UNION

Why it may get easier for non-EU citizens to move to another European Union country

RESIDENCY PERMITS

What do we know about Swedish language tests for residence permits?

VISAS

What is the EU’s ‘single permit’ for third-country nationals and can I get one?

EUROPEAN UNION

How Europe plans to ease long-term residence rules for non-EU nationals

UKRAINE

EXPLAINED: How can Ukrainians seek asylum in Sweden?