Work permit

I lived in Sweden with my husband on dependent work permit for two years.

After that I got my own work permit from my company and lived and worked continuously for another 3 years.

In total I have lived for 5 years continuously (2 years as dependent + 3 years as primary work permit holder) .

Will this 5 year fulfil the habitual residence qualification to become a Swedish Citizen.

Subscribe
Notify of
1 Comment
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Editor
4 years ago

Hi omsingh!
 
Thank you for your question.
 
The general rule is that all permit types that can lead to permanent residence can be counted towards the habitual residence period. As a dependent permit and a work permit can both lead to permanent residence, time spent in Sweden on both of these permit types can be included.
 
Kindly keep in mind that simply holding these types of permits for a combined period of 5 years does not mean that you can apply for and be granted Swedish citizenship. You must first have obtained permanent residence in Sweden in order to do so. On a work permit permanent residence can be granted once that applicant has held this permit type for a combined period of 4 years.
 
After you have been granted permanent residence you will need to ensure that you have been living in Sweden for at least 5 years. Note that absences of more than 6 weeks in total during a year cannot be counted towards the habitual residence period. If you have had longer absences you may therefore need to have lived in Sweden for more than 5 years in order to meet the requirement and compensate for any longer time spent abroad.
 
We hope that this provides some clarity regarding some of the requirements for Swedish citizenship in relation to the situation that you have mentioned.

Work Permit Related

Work Permit Related

Highlights

June 2022: New Changes To Work Permit Rules Sweden

As of June 2022 there have been some major updates to the Swedish immigration law regarding work permits. You can find most of the changes ...
Read More
Getting A Visa To Seek For A Job In Sweden 2022

Getting A Visa To Seek For A Job In Sweden 2022 Onwards

Previously Sweden did not have a permit that would allow individuals to come to Sweden for the purpose of finding employment or starting their own ...
Read More

COVID-19 – Impacts on Swedish immigration

As with many other countries, COVID-19 has had a large impact on people’s abilities of traveling to Sweden. Following the EU, Sweden has closed its ...
Read More

All Articles

work permit duration sweden

Sweden work permit duration limits

How long is a Work Permit and what are you allowed to do? Your first Sweden work permit duration is normally 2 years, but it can be shorter depending on circumstances. Your extension will give you another 2 years, after which you can apply for permanent residency.  Having a work ...
Read More
work in sweden permit work visa

How to get a Work visa for Sweden

Work permits and work/business visas When coming to Sweden for work, people are often confused as to whether they need to apply for a work permit or if they can simply apply for a work visa instead. The general rule is that if a person if coming to Sweden to ...
Read More
self employment visa sweden

Sweden self employment visa

Self employment in Sweden So, here's the deal. There isn't a Sweden self employment visa, however, there are other ways. Number one being applying for a job and get a work permit, or get someone in Sweden to start a business for you. Work Permits Work permits were the second ...
Read More
sweden work permit processing time timer watch

Sweden work permit processing time

Processing times Sweden work permit processing time can vary greatly depending on the permit that is being applied for and it is also something that changes very regularly. It will always be the most recent processing time that applies so the one that applies to submitted applications so it is ...
Read More
sweden work permit costs

Sweden Work Permit Cost

Costs for a permit in Sweden In Sweden there are certain costs that are associated with the application process. The Migration Agency has most of the Sweden work permit cost listed on their website here which are: Application for work permit for employees Work permit SEK 2,000 Extension of work ...
Read More
work permit process steps sweden

Skilled Worker immigration to Sweden

Skilled Immigration There is no difference between unskilled and skilled worker immigration In Sweden there is no separation between skilled and unskilled workers when it comes to work permit requirements. So technically there is no skilled worker immigration to Sweden, just work immigration. Generally, everyone regardless of profession can apply ...
Read More
job seeker visa sweden

Finding a Job – Sweden Job Seeker Visa

Coming to Sweden for Job interviews or looking for Jobs UPDATE: Sweden has issued a new type of visa in June 2022 allowing individuals to seek for a job in Sweden. It will be valid for between 3 to 9 months. READ MORE HERE. Job seeker visa doesn't exist There ...
Read More
sweden midsummer celebration national holiday permanent residency

5 Steps How to get Work Permit in Sweden

First Time Work Permit in Sweden Applications Work Permit is the most common type of permit for individuals planning on working in Sweden and it is used to apply for all job types. If someone is coming to Sweden for work, this is the permit to be applied for. There ...
Read More
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments