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e.u./e.e.a. citizens
Yo. Na? Qué pasa. Bella. Salut. Csá. EU/EEA citizens have the right to live, work, and study in Sweden without a residence permit, but there are still a few rules to know and steps to take to make everything official. Afterall, luck favours the prepared.
right of residence

If you’re thinking about moving to Sweden and you’re from the EU/EEA, the process is actually pretty straightforward. You do not apply for a residence permit. Instead, you live in Sweden using your right of residence (uppehållsrätt).

All things considered, it's pretty straight forward.

permanent right of residence

If you plan to stay long term, it’s important to understand what happens after your first years of living here under EU free movement rules. Over time, your status becomes more secure. After 5 years of continuous legal residence, you gain permanent right of residence — a key milestone that makes living in Sweden much more stable and flexible.

family of EU/EEA citizens

If you want to move to live with a family member who is an EU/EEA citizen, the process is usually quite straightforward.

It mainly comes down to whether or not you are considered close family, and whether or not your EU/EEA family member support themselves (and you) in Sweden.

Let's take a closer look.