Family Reunification in Sweden
One documented route of this kind in Sweden, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Residence permit to live with a partner or family member
Permit for immediate family members (spouse, registered partner, cohabiting partner, and children under 18) to move to Sweden to live with a resident or citizen. A maintenance requirement (income and adequate housing) generally applies to the sponsor.
- Validity
- Granted for a limited period, extendable; new partners often given probationary permits initially.
- Language requirement
- No language requirement for the permit itself.
- Permanent residence
- Eligible for permanent residence after a qualifying period of legal residence.
Requirements
- Sponsor in Sweden holds residence permit or Swedish/EU citizenship
- Immediate family relationship (spouse, registered/cohabiting partner, or child under 18)
- Sponsor meets the maintenance requirement (income and adequate housing)
- Valid passport for the applicant
Required Documents
- Copy of valid passport required
- Proof of relationship (marriage certificate / cohabitation evidence) required
- Documentation of sponsor's income and housing required
- Birth certificates / custody documents for children
Official fees
- Application fee (adult) 2,000 SEK
- Application fee (child) 1,000 SEK
Process Steps
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1
Verify sponsor eligibility
Confirm the sponsor's status and that the maintenance requirement is met.
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2
Apply online
The applicant submits the residence permit application via Migrationsverket and pays the fee.
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3
Decision
Await decision; an interview may be required.