Live in Sweden

Right to reside instead of Residence permit

The term ”right to reside” means that an EU/EEA citizen and his or her family members are permitted to stay in Sweden for more than three months without a residence permit.

For visits longer than 3 months, European Union citizens are obliged to present themselves and register their residence at the nearest territorial branch of the Swedish Migration Board.

What happens on entering the country?

On entering Sweden citizens of EU/EEA countries and their family members must have a valid passport or an identity card stating their nationality. Important notice for Romanian citizens: see Visit Sweden under "Required travel documents".

These persons and their family members are entitled to begin working immediately.

What documents are required for registration?

- the Migration Board form ”Registration of right of residence”, No. 141011

- copies of a valid passport or national identity card on which the nationality is stated.

You must also enclose documents showing that you satisfy the conditions that apply for one of the following categories:

• Employee
• Self-employed person
• Student
• Persons with sufficient funds for their keep
• Family members who are EU/EEA citizens

More information can be found at:
> Registration for EU/EEA citizens (Swedish Migration Board)
> EURES-The European Job Mobility Portal

Registration procedure

You send your application for registration by post to the Migration Board or hand it in to one of the Migration Board permit units. The addresses can be found at www.migrationsverket.se. If you are an
employee or student you can register on the Internet.

It is important that your application for registration is complete and has been signed to ensure that you are registered as quickly as possible. The registration certificate is sent to your address in Sweden.

The registration certificate is permanent, does not need to be renewed and is valid as long as you are resident in the country on condition that you satisfy the above requirements. The certificate is free of
charge.

Permanent right of residence

When you have been in Sweden legally and with a right of residence for five years without a break, you have permanent right of residence. If you would like a permanent residence certificate you can apply to the Migration Board.