Right of residence for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens (population registration) (Uppehållsrätt för EU/EES-medborgare och schweiziska medborgare)
Right of residence for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens (population registration) is a residence route in Sweden (EU / EFTA-Freizügigkeit). No permit needed. Register with Skatteverket (folkbokföring) if staying ≥1 yr: show work, self-employment, or sufficient means + comprehensive health insurance (self-sufficient). Non-EU spouse/child get a free residence card from Migrationsverket.
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident if >6 months or essential connection: worldwide income; capital income & dividends 30% (3:12 rules for owners); no wealth tax.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | EU / EFTA-Freizügigkeit |
|---|---|
| Investition | — |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 0 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | — |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | 0 |
| Niederlassung | 5 |
| Einbürgerung | 8 |
| Arbeit | yes |
| Berechtigt | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Steuern | Resident if >6 months or essential connection: worldwide income; capital income & dividends 30% (3:12 rules for owners); no wealth tax. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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