Immigration and Relocation Insights for Sweden, Denmark and Norway
Practical writing on Nordic immigration law, sourced from Migrationsverket, SIRI and UDI, with the date each article was last reviewed. Rules in this field change often and sometimes without transitional arrangements, so anything undated is worth distrusting.
Recently published
- Sweden work permit salary threshold 2026: the 90 per cent rule explained
- New Swedish citizenship rules from 6 June 2026: eight years, and no transitional arrangements
- EU long-term resident status in Sweden: what changed on 12 July 2026
- EU Blue Card Sweden: requirements, salary and family rights
- ICT permit Sweden: intra-corporate transfers explained
- Moving to Norway as an EU or EEA citizen: registration and family
For the service pages behind these topics, see all services.
Sweden's New Student Permit Rules From 11 June 2026 On 11 June 2026 Sweden changed th...
Lönekravet för arbetstillstånd: 34 470 kronor och deadline 2 december 2026 Sedan d...
Nya regler för svenskt medborgarskap från 6 juni 2026 Den 6 juni 2026 skärptes kra...
Work Permit Refused in Sweden: Reconsideration or Appeal? A refusal is a deadline, no...
Sweden Work Permit Extensions: The 2 December 2026 Deadline Checklist There is a date...
Samordningsnummer or Personnummer: Which One You Actually Need Almost every problem a...
Long-term resident status gives non-EU citizens rights similar to EU citizens, including mobility to other EU countries. From 12 July 2026 it comes with a five-year permit rather than permanent residence.
Sweden raised the citizenship residence requirement from five years to eight on 6 June 2026, added a language and society test and a self-support requirement, with no transitional arrangements for pending applications.
EU and EEA citizens must register in Norway after three months. Grounds for residence, residence cards for non-EU family members, and permanent rights after five years.
Sweden ICT permits for managers, specialists and trainees. Three months prior group employment required, up to three years validity, and family members may work.
The EU Blue Card requires SEK 53,625 per month and either a degree worth 180 credits or five years of relevant experience. Requirements, family working rights and how it compares with a standard work permit.
From 1 June 2026 a Swedish work permit requires 90% of the median salary, SEK 34,470 per month, with a reduced 75% threshold of SEK 28,725 for listed occupations. The transitional rule for extensions ends 2 December 2026.
Starting a new life overseas can be a mix of different feelings. If you are planning...
Are you planning to visit Sweden in the near future? Sweden has scrumptious and uniqu...
How expensive it can be to study in Sweden? If you are looking for the answer to this...
Sweden is known as the land of start-ups because the economic conditions of the count...
Are you planning to move to Sweden for work? Everyone wants to look for better opport...
Relocation is a lofty decision to make on part of an individual more or so, and on a...
Relocating or immigrating is a life-changing process. You need adaptations you find y...
Expatriates in Sweden sure have to work hard to be one of the Swedes and starting a b...
Visiting Sweden may not be the hot pick for a holiday as compared to the other Wester...
Would you like to start a profitable business as a foreigner in Sweden? If so, here a...
Sweden is undoubtedly a fascinating country that is enriched in natural beauty, cultu...
If you are thinking about studying abroad, then visit Sweden. You probably want to kn...