FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER· STOCKHOLM · THE DAY IN 5 STORIES

The same family. Three different rights to stay in Sweden.

People in the same household can have different rights to live, work, travel and vote in Sweden. Families need to track each person's status separately.

The red Migrationsverket name and bridge symbol displayed on a glass office wall.
Migrationsverket (photographer not stated) / Migrationsverket / Journalistic publication permission

People living under the same roof in Sweden may have completely different immigration rights. One can stay permanently while another must renew a permit or keep a job.

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