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Permanent residence in Sweden, normally available after legal residence and work or self-employment for several years (commonly at least four of the last seven years on a work-based permit), subject to maintenance and conduct conditions. EU Blue Card holders can qualify on a separate, EU-based timeline, and doctoral students have a dedicated route.
This route lets the family of a worker or permit holder in Sweden — generally a spouse, partner and unmarried children under 18 — apply for a residence permit to join them; a maintenance requirement applies in many cases.
Permanent residence is normally available after several years of legal residence with work or self-employment — commonly at least four of the last seven years on a work-based permit — subject to maintenance and conduct conditions; Blue Card holders and doctoral students have separate routes.
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