Key Points
- The Government of Sweden announced that it would extend the deadline for residence status for UK nationals and their family members from September 30, 2021, to December 31, 2021
Overview
On September 9, 2021, the Government Offices of Sweden announced that the country would extend the deadline for UK nationals and their families to apply for residence status. Under the conditions of the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the EU, UK nationals must apply for residence status or leave Sweden by December 31, 2021. UK nationals are only eligible to apply for residence status if they, and their family members, moved to Sweden before January 1, 2021.
What’s Changed?
Previously, UK nationals and their family members had until September 30, 2021, to apply for residence status or formally legalize their stay in Sweden. Under this new announcement, individuals will have an additional three-month period to apply for residence status or remain in Sweden.
Looking Ahead
UK nationals and their family members must apply for residence status before December 31, 2021, or their stay will become unlawful.
Source: Government Offices of Sweden
