EU/EEA residents have a right to residence in Sweden and do not need permission to live and work in the country. Likewise, EU/EEA residents can also move to Sweden without a job and spend a few months job searching.
Can EU citizens move to Sweden?
As an EU/EEA citizen you have the right to work, study or live in Sweden without a residence permit. You can move to Sweden without applying for any permit, but if you have family who are citizens of a country outside of the EU/EEA, they need to apply for a residence card.
Do Swedes marry?
It is common in Sweden for couples to live together and have children before they get married. Many also choose not to marry. They live together as a cohabiting couple.
Can you move to Sweden if you are a Swedish citizen?
If you belong to the same family as a Swedish Citizen you have lived with abroad, you can have a right of residence in Sweden. You can have right of residence if you accompany or move to a family member who is a Swedish citizen. You can find more information on Skatteverkets homepage.
How long can you live in Sweden as an EU citizen?
After having lived in Sweden for five years with right of residence or being a close relative to an EU citizen, you will be granted permanent right of residence. You can then apply for a permanent residence card, and you might also be eligible for Swedish citizenship.
How to apply for a new residence permit in Sweden?
In order for the Migration Agency to be able to assess whether you are entitled to a new residence permit, you must describe your specific reasons for wanting to move back to Sweden. In some cases you may be granted a new residence permit even if you have been away from Sweden for a long time.
How to register in the Swedish population register?
You can find more information on Skatteverkets homepage. In order for you to be registered in the Swedish Population Register you must be able to show that your Swedish family member has returned to Sweden after having exercised his or her right of free movement within the EU or EEA.
