Another ground for granting residence permits is work. More than 19.000 residence permits where granted in 2013 due to employment.
getting started
Swedish visa & residence permit
Your first step is to apply for a visa or a residence permit. The duration and purpose of your stay determines which one to apply for.
A complete guide to buying an apartment in Stockholm (Part 1)
Written by Teenie Fung Looking to buying an apartment in Stockholm? Are you browsing on Blocket for rental apartments in Stockholm? Then I highly recommend you to read this article. In less than 10 months from arriving in Sweden I bought my first apartment in Stockholm at a great bargain. Here are some tips and […]
10 Non-conventional ways to learn Swedish!
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Top tips for moving to Sweden
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5 Things I wish I knew about Sweden!
Sweden-a country somewhere in the far north, often and easily confused with Switzerland, is not a place people know much about. My knowledge about Sweden improved before coming here as my husband was here a couple of times before we moved. And of-course, I browsed through the internet a lot. However, there are always things […]
Temporary residence
If you meet the requirements, you will probably start by getting a temporary residence permit the first time you apply.
About Swedish residence permits
Who can get one? How do I get one? And where do I get it? Here we give you information about all things related to residence permits.
Residence permits for EU citizens
As a EU citizen, you can live, study and work in any country within the EU and you may be able to bring your non EU family with you.
Residence based on family ties
You can get a residence permit based on family ties. A family in Sweden is just not limited to the traditional “mummy, daddy, child” concept.
