Swedish parliament abolishes permanent residence visas for migrants
6 hours ago
- #EU Legal Alignment
- #Sweden Immigration Policy
- #Asylum Law Reform
- The Riksdag approved the government's proposal to abolish permanent residence permits for protected persons, long-term residents, and their relatives in Sweden.
- This change aims to align Sweden's asylum and international protection regulations with the minimum EU law requirements.
- The goal is to enhance integration, reduce social exclusion, and lower asylum-related immigration.
- The amendments are set to take effect on July 12, 2026, with some transitional rules, except for parts of the new Reception Act starting October 2, 2026.