Before
People with asylum-related residence permits had the possibility of obtaining a permanent residence permitunconfirmedDetected 2026-07-09 · source: official gov
Sweden removes permanent residence permit option for asylum permit holders
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After · effective 2026-07-12
The possibility of obtaining a permanent residence permit for people with asylum-related residence permits is removed⚠️ Not yet officially confirmed. Source: www.migrationsverket.se, 2026-07-09.
From 12 July, Swedish rules were adjusted in line with the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; asylum-related permit holders can no longer obtain permanent residence.
Official source: "On 12 July, adjustments to Swedish regulations in line with the EU Migration and Asylum Pact will enter into force. In addition, the possibility of obtaining a permanent residence permit for people with asylum-related residence permits will be removed."
Source: https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-07-09-several-legislative-changes-in-the-field-of-migration-from-12-july.html · Effective 2026-07-12
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https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-07-09-several-legislative-changes-in-the-field-of-migration-from-12-july.html
On 12 July, adjustments to Swedish regulations in line with the EU Migration and Asylum Pact will enter into force. In addition, the possibility of obtaining a permanent residence permit for people with asylum-related residence permits will be removed.
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