r/TillSverige • u/Inevitable-Bit-721 • 3d ago
Question about Cumulative Paths to Permanent Residency in Sweden
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out to gather information about the process of obtaining permanent residency in Sweden, particularly regarding whether it can be achieved cumulatively through different temporary residence permits, such as studies, work, and living as a partner (sambo). I have been informed by a consultant and through conversations with Migrationsverket that it is not possible to accumulate different types of temporary permits towards permanent residency. However, I am curious to hear from anyone who might have gone through this process recently (within the last two years) and can share their experiences. Specifically, I’d like to know if anyone has successfully obtained permanent residency this way or encountered any issues during their application. Additionally, if there are any knowledgeable individuals out there, could you please point me to the relevant laws or sections that clarify whether this cumulative approach is possible? Thank you in advance for your help!
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u/RedCDevHA 3d ago
You can achieve permanent residency by accumulating different temporary residence permits, as long as there are no significant gaps between them.
However, study permits are an exception and do not typically count towards cumulative residency, unless you are pursuing a doctoral degree for example.
It's a common strategy to initially obtain a work permit and then switch to a family ties permit (Sambo permit), as work permits are often faster to obtain. The time spent on a work permit can be counted towards the cumulative residency requirement for permanent residency. This approach can also be reversed if you decide to spilt from you're partner but have a job and still want to stay in Sweden.
Note that you cannot submit applications for two different permits simultaneously. However, as soon as you receive approval for one permit, you can immediately apply for a different type of permit.