This European Country Just Ended Permanent Residence Visas for Migrants.

Swedish Parliament approves a temporary residence only for migrants bill, but this does not go far enough

The Swedish Parliament has passed a bill ending the pathway to permanent residency for refugees and asylum seekers, effective 12 July 2026. The legislation, approved on 9 June 2026, mandates that affected migrants receive only temporary residence permits. However, solidifying that migrants entering Sweden after mid-July will not receive permanent residency doesn’t go far enough.

This European Country Just Ended Permanent Residence Visas for Migrants.

Sweden’s Parliament has voted to significantly restrict the ability of immigrant groups to permanently remain in the country, signifying another shift towards tightening immigration policy.PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Swedish Parliament has passed a bill ending permanent residence permits for migrants, including asylum seekers. DETAIL: The legislation ends “the possibility of granting permanent residence permits to asylum seekers” and other i…