Migration & asylum
Swedish citizenship after 6 June 2026 – what has changed?
New requirements for residence, conduct, self-support and knowledge have applied since 6 June 2026. They also affect applications that were still awaiting a decision.
A broader perspective
Legal, Financial & Business Advisory
Papinian provides advisory services and support across legal matters, accounting and finance, business development, HR and operational matters. Within legal advisory, our principal focus is immigration and asylum, as well as contracts and contractual matters.
For individuals. For businesses. With perspective.TIMRÅ, SWEDEN · SV / EN / AR
01 / Our expertise
Distinct disciplines. A shared perspective.
Six areas of expertise address different individual and business needs. Legal advisory focuses on immigration and asylum, and contracts; the other areas provide financial, business, workforce and operational support.
Contracts & contract advisory
Advisory support for reviewing, interpreting and drafting contracts for individuals and businesses.
Accounting & Financial Services
Accounting, bookkeeping, reporting and financial administration that provide structure, clarity and better information for business decisions.
Business Advisory
Advisory support for starting, structuring or developing a business, with a focus on the organisation’s circumstances, structure and decisions ahead.
HR & Workforce Services
Support with HR, people-related matters, recruitment and staffing – tailored to the organisation’s needs, scope and circumstances.
Immigration & asylum advisory
Immigration advisory services relating to asylum, residence permits, extension matters, family migration and Swedish citizenship.
Corporate & Operational Services
Tailored corporate and operational support for administrative, operational and coordination needs – structured around the nature and scope of the assignment and the organisation’s circumstances.
02 / Our perspective
Advisory built around complexity.
A business decision rarely belongs to just one discipline. Legal considerations meet financial questions. Workforce needs meet operational realities. Papinian’s model is designed to consider these connections and bring a broader perspective to your needs.
Advice should lead to a practical next step. As circumstances develop, the scope and related questions can be revisited to support continuity.
- Understand the context
- Define the scope
- Consider the next step
03 / Leadership
A considered approach. A personal conversation.
William Abström
Jurist · Founder & Managing Director
William Abström holds a university degree in law focused on international law and a bachelor's degree in business administration focused on international business from Luleå University of Technology. His work spans law, business, economics and human rights. Advisory services are available in Swedish, English and Arabic.
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Selected insights
Migration & asylum
Permanent residence after 12 July 2026 – what do the new rules mean for persons in need of protection?
The changes affect the route to permanent residence for persons in need of protection and relevant family members. An extension must be distinguished from a permanent permit.
Migration & asylum
Swedish citizenship without permanent residence – the new 2026 exemptions
From 12 July 2026, certain holders of temporary permits may qualify for an exemption from the permanent residence requirement. Other citizenship requirements remain.
Start a conversation
Your next step, considered together.
Tell us what you would like to discuss. We can consider the appropriate scope and next steps together.