Sweden•Europe2 months – 1.2 years
SEK 1,000–SEK 2,000 SEK
Varies by filing options
2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Residence permit for spouses, partners, and children under 18 to join family members in Sweden with immediate work authorization.
This Swedish residence permit allows spouses, partners, and children under 18 to join a sponsor with valid Swedish residence or citizenship. Issued by the Migration Agency, this permit recognizes the fundamental right to family life by providing a direct reunification pathway without requiring professional or academic credentials—qualification depends solely on the relationship to the sponsor.
The permit grants up to 2 years per period and is renewable. Processing takes 2 months for complete family-of-workers applications, up to 15 months for first-time partner applications (75th percentile). Adults pay SEK 2,000; children pay SEK 1,000. Holders gain immediate work authorization, spouses work unrestricted, and the permit may lead to permanent residency.
This visa is ideal for spouses, partners, and children under 18 seeking family reunification with someone already established in Sweden.
| Initial grant | 2 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
SwedenSwedenThe sponsor must be a Swedish citizen, permanent resident, or hold a temporary residence permit with the right to family reunification.
The applicant must be a spouse, registered partner, cohabiting partner, or a child under 18.
The sponsor must meet maintenance requirements (demonstrating sufficient income and housing to support the family member, unless exempted).
Valid passport for the applicant.
Proof of a genuine relationship.
Valid passport copies.
Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, or evidence of cohabitation).
Proof of the sponsor's income and housing (if applicable).
Consent forms for children (if applicable).
| Application for a residence permit to settle in Sweden (161011) | Fill online |
| Application for a residence permit to settle in Sweden – For a child under 18 (163011)Optional | Fill online |
| Family details – Appendix (239011) | Fill online |
| Consent for a child to settle in Sweden (217011)Optional | Fill online |
| Power of attorney (107011)Optional | Fill online |
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