🇸🇪 Sweden · Permanent Settlement
Long-term residents in Sweden — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €91 |
| Minimum annual salary | €91 |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €92 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/long-term-residents-in-sweden.html.
- Typical processing: ~240 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €91.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/long-term-residents-in-sweden.html · verified 2026-06-25
Minimum annual salary
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/long-term-residents-in-sweden.html · verified 2026-06-25
Work experience
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/long-term-residents-in-sweden.html · verified 2026-06-25
Age range
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/long-term-residents-in-sweden.html · verified 2026-06-25
Application fee
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/long-term-residents-in-sweden.html · verified 2026-06-25
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-25.