Hi All,

I applied for a EU long term residence permit (with already having PR) and just before the 6 month mark migrationsverket asked for extra documents.

I have sent the docs via postnord with tracking and I see that they were delivered 2 days ago. But I do not see any updated information about that when I login (like migrationsverket got information from you). I think that docs are not registered yet.

Any idea how long does it take them to register the documents? Shall I be worried that they got it but did not register it yet?

My Great Great Grandfather immigrated to the US from Sweden Nov 15 1915. I have his naturalisation record from 1957, he then died in 1967 at 80 years old. I know his citizenship was passed down to my great grandmother as she was born after her parents were married (i have the marriage certificate from 1919). My Grand Mother was born before my Great Grandmother turned 22, so I know it passed down to her. I have my Great Grand mothers death certificate listing her Swedish father, as well as my Grabdmas death certificate listing her mother, my dads birth certificate listing his mother, and obviously my birth certificate listing my father. I know this is many many generations, but is this still possible to get? every post i see on here about this is people asking about one generation back…. i feel my situation is a bit different. i grew up with a lot of swedish traditions while my great grand mother was still alive, and we always flew the Swedish flag on our big flag pole at the house. i see there’s a rule about needing to visit an EU country before 22, thankfully i visited Germany 3 months before my 22nd birthday, so i guess that was a close one. i know it’s not an amazing source but lowkey sometimes it is…. my good friend chatgpt said im good to go with the documents I have. Has anyone else does this with this many generations back? how did it go? any tips? thank you, and hopefully soon i’ll be Swedish!🇸🇪

I´m 22yo and I am from Argentina. The truth is that I would really like to move to Sweden one day for I really love the country and I would like to live there for six months. I´m currrently completing a bachelor´s degree in my country and my intention would be to work in Stockholm for a few months in order to practise my Swedish (I'm completing a B2) and then return to my country to finish my studies. It would be also a good opportunity for me to get in touch with Swedish universities for completing a Master's degree in the future.
The fact is I'm really confused on how may I start getting in touch with employers for being hired in a temporary job in Sweden. My intention would be to arrive to the country and have a job already, but I don´t know how would it be possible for me to do so. Is there anyone here that had been in a similar situation?

Hello,

1. Background information:

I was a researcher in Copenhagen for 5 years (did my Master's and Ph.D. from KU, Pharmaceutical
Sciences)
Last year I moved to Sweden and delivered on the research project, but it was not sustainable for my mental health and not the right environment for me. I decided to quit.
I called Migrationsverket a month ago or so, and the official told me over the phone that my Forskäre/ Researcher permit is valid even if I am out of a job, and that I will be able to stay in Sweden until Mid 2027.
In terms of financial situation, I am very well off due to tremendous money saved from my days in Copenhagen, and a lumpsum amount from my Danish pension payout
Today, I get a paper notice stating that a case has been initiated on the revocation of residence permit, with the words "simplified service". My passport is damaged and would be under review and it will take 4-6 weeks according to the Embassy.
I planned a lot of my life based on the piece of information that the officer gave me on the phone

1. How do I go about this? Should I consult a lawyer or explain the situation as is to Migrationsverket? This notice has affected me a lot (I had my phone and documents stolen two months ago, reported to Polisen Sverige, and I honestly have no mental energy left)

Thank you for reading.

I'm currently an accompanying spouse of my wife, who is working on a masters. Do I have to leave the country while I wait for a decision if I found a job that's willing to sponsor me for a work permit?

We've been here >6 months.

I am a Uk citizen & have a student visa that lasts up till June 10th 2027. 1 however, have plans to stay with friends for midsommar which is June 27th 2027. Can I stay in sweden till just after that date, going home 29th June?! am also supposed to be in Spain around the 10th of June, however I could also move this till July. I am confused about this. I hope y'all understand my issue.

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for opportunities to do some voluntering in or around Karlskrona. I’d love to get more involved in the local community, meet new people, learn more about Swedish culture, and improve my Swedish along the way.

My Swedish isn’t very good yet, but I’m learning and would really appreciate opportunities to practise in everyday situations. I’m happy to help out where I can, whether that’s with local community activities, events, environmental projects, charity work, or other volunteer initiatives.

Does anyone have any recommendations for local organisations, associations, or places that welcome volunteers? I’d especially appreciate hearing about your own experiences or any tips on where to start.

Greetings

Hej! Im asking some advice for My upcoming trip to Stockholm with kids. I have not travel so much and now im little stressed as i didn't plan this well ahead.

First The thing we need:

We abroad quite early on The morning so first, i need cheap, not fancy, cup of coffee, and some cheap breakfast, which i think i just buy from grocerystore.

Next. Free bathrooms? Do you have those on malls or somewhere? We have quite long waiting Time before we can go to our hotel so this is mandatory.

Attractions: I tried to read ahead about some cool place to visit, but i think im looking something else. Ofc we are going to visit Wasamuseum, Skanssen and go for adventure to Gamla Stan. One of The Kid really like to visit old market Halls. And We usually visit fleamarkets, and enjoy some simple things. But same time we like to compare normal things se had here and what you had there. Malls, grocerystores metrostations. Maybe Even visiting on IKEA :D And for My youngest brainrotted one, i promised we are going to Bubs shop.. but im sure she would love to see other candy/cute/funny things too.

So cute/cozy authentic, historic, cheap and normal things, with hint of nature are what we are looking for.

What would you recommend for us?

Another post about taking a kid away mid school term for a few weeks made me wonder. How difficult/reasonable is to be able to travel with a kid for 1-2 weeks max in the middle of the school term? Not really as a simple vacation, but not as a need/emergency either. I am aware of skolplikten, that's why I am asking.

Let me explain. I am originally from southern Europe, and I'm about to have my first child. I live in the Northest of the North, well beyond the wall, so it takes like 12 hours and 3-4 flights to get me "home", so a weekend trip is not possible. I am obviously pondering a lot about how to keep this child in contact with my family and home country, and how to keep them somewhat in contact with the culture too. They will obviously grow up Swedish, but I would like to give them the choice to feel some sort of belonging/connection to their roots.

I am not talking about going to the beach 😎. There are certain kid-heavy holidays or festivities that are for example in februari or may that I would like my child to experience at least once or twice. Or even Christmas-adjacent holidays in early january that may mean missing a couple days after the jullov. I am genuinely curious how "reasonable" this would be seen by the school? I personally see it as a right for the kid to be exposed and get to know their roots and culture. The kid could still be doing school work during that week to not fall behind, and as said it would not be more than 1 week, 2 at most (I usually go for 10 calendar days since the trip is so long) and not every year.

As a Swede, how reasonable/doable does this sound?

To give some context: Imagine being a Swede abroad and, despite celebrating midsommar or valborg at home, wanting your kid to actually experience a true midsommar, with the people, the food, the pole, the dance...

TL;DR: I stayed in university-provided student accommodation in Sweden for about two weeks. After I returned the keys, the housing office claimed I had caused water damage to a bathroom cabinet and demanded SEK 3,267 for its replacement. I didn’t notice any damage when leaving, and the photos don’t establish when or how it happened. I’ve asked for evidence and an itemised breakdown. I’m now back in Turkey and want to know whether I can dispute the claim and what might happen if I refuse to pay.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice regarding a damage claim from university-provided student accommodation in Sweden.
I stayed in a furnished apartment arranged through a university for a short academic visit in August 2026. I was there for around two weeks and returned the keys on 28 August, leaving Sweden that same day.
A few weeks later, the housing office contacted me, saying that during the final inspection on the day I returned the keys, they discovered significant water damage to the bathroom cabinet underneath the sink. They claim the damage was caused by excessive amounts of water being splashed or poured onto the cabinet, rather than by a leak.

They have now sent me a letter demanding SEK 3,267 for replacing the cabinet. The letter states that if payment is not received by 15 November, the university department responsible for the accommodation will be charged.
The problem is that I checked the room and bathroom before leaving and did not notice any visible damage or water leakage. I’m not aware of any incident involving excessive water. I’m not disputing that the cabinet was damaged, but I don’t understand how they concluded that I was responsible.
The photos they sent show damage to the cabinet, but they don’t establish when it happened or who caused it. They also haven’t provided an itemised breakdown of the SEK 3,267 or explained why the cabinet had to be replaced rather than repaired.
My rental agreement states that residents may be charged for damage beyond normal wear and tear, so I understand that tenants can be liable for damage they cause. However, I don’t think I should automatically be held responsible simply because damage was discovered during the final inspection.
I have asked the housing office to provide an itemised cost breakdown, explain why replacement was necessary, and provide the evidence supporting their conclusion that I caused the damage. I have also asked whether any insurance coverage was available to me during my stay.
I’m currently back in Turkey, and this is a significant amount of money for me. I don’t want to pay a claim that hasn’t been properly substantiated, but I also want to understand the potential consequences of disputing it.

My questions are:
Under Swedish law, what would a university accommodation provider generally need to establish to hold a student tenant liable for this kind of damage?
Are photographs of the damage alone enough to establish responsibility, or does evidence of when and how it occurred matter?
Is it reasonable to formally dispute the invoice while requesting supporting documentation?
If I dispute the claim and ultimately refuse to pay, what could realistically happen, given that I now live in Turkey?
Are there any organisations in Sweden that provide affordable advice on student accommodation or tenancy disputes?
I would especially appreciate advice from anyone familiar with Swedish housing rules or university-provided accommodation. Thanks.

Hi, i´m civil enginner and i would like to move to sweden to work and to have a better lifestyle than here (not to be rich necessarily). I´m 26 just married a year ago and we have a baby, honestly it´s a dream to move to europe even better working on my profession and i´m looking this country is very interesting
I´m suported by chatgpt just to get general information (it isn´t my trusted source of information but at least help me to studying your country), i know there´s a differente culture and i don´t want to bring mexican one there, i will be in a differente place and have to live with its culture and traditions.
I know too there´s not gonna be an easy way to move on there, first of all i have to applied to a job vaccancy, next move and live alone for a short-mid time until i get used to the daily routine, then my family could move there.
So, i´m here to ask you, what is life like in sweden? where can i get more information about different topics such as healt care, housing, transportation/telecommunications, grocery stores, taxes?

I have to go to my home country for 4 weeks and have to take my kid with me because he cannot live here alone for 4 weeks and I don't want to leave him at any friends place.

I have not spoken to school yet. Just wanted to check if anyone here has experience regarding kids vacation(grade 4) for 4 weeks during this time.

Apologies for the long title, I will start off by saying I have tried to contact Migrationsverket both by telephone and on my page but have been unable to get through or had a reply.

As the title says I have had my residency approved for another 2 years but I have not received a request to book a biometric appointment for a new residency card so I am currently without any in date physical proof of residency. Unfortunately a relative back in my home country (England) has just died and the funeral is less than 2 weeks ago. I couldn't see them before they passed as it was very quick and I would be very sad to also miss the funeral.

Does anyone have experience with being allowed to travel without the physical residency card? Or if they have allowed for an urgent appointment to receive one? Or even how to just get a response quicker. I don't wish to hassle them but I am obviously very short on time.

Thanks

Hello everyone! I'm from South Asia and currently pursuing a master's in International Business at a top university in Shanghai, with an exchange semester in Tokyo.

I'm thinking about doing a specialised master's in Sweden because I want to improve my job prospects after graduation and work in sweden. I'm particularly interested in technical fields, as I understand these skills are in demand in Sweden.

I'm considering Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and Stockholm University (SU). Which programmes would you recommend for someone with a business background who wants good job opportunities after graduation ??

Exactly as the header says, I've been looking for a way to prove that I am not married federally, but according to the Canadian Service website, they do not provide any paperwork like that.

What did you use instead when applying from Canada?

I recently completed my Master's programme and I am a non-EU citizen. My original residence permit (for studies) was valid until 19 June. Before it expired, I submitted a complete application for a residence permit to look for work after studies, including my degree certificate and other required documents. I haven't heard anything from MV so far.

The question is: if my application is approved, when does the start date usually begin? Does the new permit's validity period begin from the date the study permit expired or from the date Migrationsverket makes the decision? Has anyone received their decision after a lengthy wait and can share what dates were specified on their permit?

The concern is that many job application forms ask for a visa/permit document. Since the previous one expired months ago and this one is still pending, it's making the job search more difficult.

Any insights you have are appreciated!

Anyone know of a good hotel to stay at near the US embassy in Washington DC? My interview is finally set for early november. Yay!

So far I’ve checked out Placemaker at 2500 penn.

Hello,

I’m planning to apply for a Swedish work permit and residence permit based on employment.

I have an old criminal case from more than 12 years ago, related to a physical altercation. During the incident, another person suffered a moderate bodily injury.

I accepted responsibility for what happened, fully compensated the injured person, and we subsequently reconciled.

The criminal case was then terminated by the court due to reconciliation between the parties. There was no conviction, no sentence, and no criminal punishment.

However, although my current criminal-record certificate confirms that I have no criminal conviction, it still contains historical information about the previous criminal case and its termination.

I also have official court documents confirming how the case was terminated.

Since then, more than 12 years have passed and there have been no further criminal incidents or similar cases.

I am trying to understand how a situation like this is treated by Swedish immigration authorities when applying for a work permit based on employment.

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation in Sweden, particularly with Migrationsverket?

For example:

• An old criminal case involving a physical altercation and bodily injury;
• The person accepted responsibility and compensated the injured party;
• The parties subsequently reconciled;
• The case was terminated without a conviction or punishment;
• The person's current criminal-record certificate shows no conviction, but still contains historical information about the case;
• More than 10 years have passed with no further incidents.

Did Migrationsverket ask about the case or request court documents?
Was the fact that there was no conviction or punishment taken into consideration?
And did the age of the case make a significant difference?

I would particularly appreciate real-life experiences from people who have had a similar situation when applying for a Swedish work permit or residence permit.

Thank you.

This is the full story , my dad went to sweden when he was 19 bece awedish at 25 i think and got married and then after 15 years he divorced and left europe remarried and had me and my brother and my sister , my brother applied for citizenship 3 years ago and his application was answered in about 100 days , he was given the persunnummer and then made his passport , i am 19 now , i made my application to demand a citizenship about 13 months ago and no one answered me , i was told the application may take 2 years almost but i want to ask again , i this normal , 13 months ? And why did my brother had been answered in only 100 days he has my exact same application , its completely identical ,and i have no medical issues or anything btw

Hello guys,

I will be starting work in Copenhagen and am looking for an apartment in Malmö.

I currently live in another European country so I don’t have a Swedish BankID.

Can someone advise me on how to find an apartment with a future employment contract and payslips from my current work?

I'm looking at now Qasa for second hand and Boplats Syd (not sure if I can get an apartment contract with my conditions)

I'm willing to pay a deposit, have enough savings, and can prove that I don’t have any debt where I live now.

My partner and I have been together for 2.5 years. We’ve taken several trips together (overall spend 2 month irl) and have been chatting daily and having video calls throughout this time so I don’t think proving the genuineness of our relationship will be an issue.
However I’m concerned about the upcoming restrictions on Russian citizens travelling to the EU. I understand that family reunification is a different process from applying for a tourist visa but I’m still worried that my citizenship could affect the decision.
As for the other requirements listed on the Migrationsverket website we’ve already familiarized ourselves with them and believe we meet the criteria.
I was wondering if anyone on this subreddit has any recent experience with a Russian partner moving to Sweden?

Hi! I am a (19yr) American who has lived for 3 months at a time in sweden. (i come for 3 months, leave, then come back) i am unable to get a cohabiting visa, i am young and don’t have much experience, and saving for a school visa is a last resort. Im looking for any advice from people who has moved to sweden or any swedes that may have something to add? Currently living with my partner when i visit. i want to try to stay longer in sweden and/or permanently move.

Hi all,

I'm a US citizen going to Stockholm for a semester of exchange (January to June 2027) and I'm applying for a residence permit for studies. My host university confirmed it doesn't provide insurance for exchange students, so I need my own comprehensive policy.

Migrationsverket requires coverage for my whole stay that includes emergency and other medical care, hospitalisation, emergency dental care, and home transport for medical reasons. I'm looking at a few options and haven't bought anything yet.

Has anyone gone through this recently, especially from the US or on a short exchange? What insurance did you use, and did Migrationsverket accept it with no issue?

Thanks!

I've started the A1 language test on their site that I've been told I should take by family in Sweden and going through it I know little to none of it.

Edit: I'm planning on taking a course to learn Swedish if it wasn't clear.