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Long-term residents of another EU country

Individuals who have lived in an EU country for at least five years with a residence permit may apply for long-term resident status in that country. Persons who are granted long-term resident status receive a special EC/EU residence permit. This gives them certain rights, similar to those of an EU citizen. This makes it easier for them to move to another EU country in order to work, study, start their own business or live on their pension, for example.

More information here: Apply for a residence permit for people with long-term resident status in another EU country – Swedish Migration Agency

Last updated 05 Mar 2025, 12.13 PM