Permanent residence permit (Permanent uppehållstillstånd/PUT) and permanent residence permit card (Permanent uppehållstillståndskort/PUT-kort) This applies to non-EU/EEA citizens, as well as EU/EEA citizens who do not qualify for right of residence under EU rules, but qualify for a residence permit under Swedish rules (e.g. if they are not working, studying or able to support themselves, but moved to Sweden as a family member of a Swedish citizen). Those who have lived in Sweden for at least five years with EU right of residence can receive permanent residence status; those who had lived in Sweden a shorter time received temporary residence status which can be upgraded to permanent once they reach the five-year mark.