Migrationsverket (Swedish Migration Agency) #
Migrationsverket is the Swedish authority for migration. If you have a question about any aspect of your residence permit, please contact Migrationsverket directly. Migration laws are complex so we advise you not to rely on anecdotal information. Swedish Program staff cannot speak on behalf of Swedish migration authorities.
Residence Permit Application #
See Residence Permit.
Residence Permit Card (UT Card) #
Students who are not EU citizens must obtain a residence permit card (uppehållstillståndskort, often shortened to UT kort or UT card). This card serves as proof of your residence permit and should be presented to border authorities with your passport when you travel internationally. If you want to travel outside of Sweden before you have received your UT card, contact Migrationsverket for advice. Swedish Program staff cannot advise on their behalf.
- If you hold a U.S. passport or a passport from another country that is not on Sweden’s list of foreign citizens who require an entry visa, you must make an appointment to have your photograph and fingerprints taken at a National Government Service Center after arriving in Sweden to obtain your residence permit card. This is a requirement of Swedish law. Follow the instructions below.
- If you hold a passport from a country that is on Sweden’s list of foreign citizens who require an entry visa, you will obtain your residence permit card before arriving in Sweden and can disregard the instructions below.
- If you hold an EU passport, you do not need a residence permit card and can disregard the instructions below.
Make an Appointment
To make an appointment to obtain your residence permit card after arriving in Sweden, follow these instructions:
- Log into My Page on the Migrationsverket website.
- Select “Reserve time.” You may need to select “Find a request to book an appointment” and enter your case number. Your case number is listed on your resident permit approval letter in the upper right corner under Beteckning. If you cannot find your case number, call or email Migrationsverket for assistance.
- Select your preferred appointment time and preferred National Government Service Center location. There are several centers in Stockholm, so make sure to note which location you select.
If you are not able to book an appointment with these instructions, please call or email Migrationsverket for assistance.
Please note that Migrationsverket does not accept drop-in appointments. Appointments are released on a rolling basis. If no appointments are currently available, check back frequently until appointments are released.
At the Appointment
You must bring your passport to the appointment. The appointment will take approximately five minutes. We strongly recommend asking to pick up your residence permit card in person instead of receiving the card via postal mail. In-person pickup is the fastest and most reliable way to receive your card.
After the Appointment
You will receive a notification when your card has been manufactured and is ready for pick-up. This typically takes one to two weeks. It is not possible to speed up this process. If you do not receive a notification that your UT card is ready within three weeks of your appointment, contact Migrationsverket.
As noted above, if you want to travel outside of Sweden before you have received your UT card, contact Migrationsverket for advice. Swedish Program staff cannot advise on their behalf.
Lost or Stolen Residence Permit Card
If your residence permit card is lost or stolen, you must file a police report and make an appointment to be photographed and fingerprinted for a new card. Bring the police report to the appointment.
Questions #
If you have a question about any aspect of your permit, migration status, or residence permit card, including any technical issues with the My Page platform, please contact Migrationsverket directly. Program staff cannot speak on behalf of Swedish migration authorities.