Permanent Residency

Politics 3

Swedish parliament approves bill to abolish future permanent residency for refugees

The Swedish parliament voted through a bill to abolish permanent residency for many future applicants – but some groups, including work permit holders, will still be able to receive permanent residency.

Immigration 3

Your questions answered on Sweden's proposed permanent residency changes

The Local Sweden's editorial team held a live Q&A with members about Sweden's proposed changes to permanent residency status. We've pulled out some of the key questions and our team's responses.

Immigration 8

Sweden pushes ahead with plan to phase out permanent residency

Sweden's government is pushing ahead with its plan to abolish permanent residency for many future applicants, including those on the basis of Long Term Residence (LTR), ignoring complaints that this would affect Swiss citizens and foreign researchers.

Immigration 2

Swedish government scraps language tests for permanent residency

Sweden's government has dropped plans to bring in compulsory language tests for those applying for permanent residency, a spokesperson for Migration Minister Johan Forssell has told The Local.