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Family Reunification Visa (Type D)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 months – 1.2 years

Estimated Cost

SEK 1,000–SEK 2,000 SEK

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Join a Swedish resident as a spouse, partner, or child with work rights granted immediately, renewable up to 5 years.

The Swedish Type D Family Reunification Visa facilitates family integration of non-EU/EEA nationals into Swedish society. This visa bridges temporary labor migration and permanent settlement by allowing spouses, partners, and minor children to join individuals with valid Swedish residence permits, preserving family stability during long-term integration.

Applications process within 60 days for complete family worker cases; partner reunification may extend to 450 days (75th percentile). Adults pay SEK 2,000; children under 18 pay SEK 1,000. The permit grants up to two years per period and is renewable. Holders gain immediate work authorization without requiring a separate permit, enabling economic independence.

This visa is ideal for spouses, cohabiting partners, and children under 18 seeking family reunification with Swedish residents.

Cost Breakdown

Application fee (adult)SEK 2,000 SEK

Application fee (child under 18)SEK 1,000 SEK

TotalSEK 1,000–SEK 2,000 SEK

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

2 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Long-Term Resident Status

Validity5 years

Processing8 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Sponsor with stable income/residence

Relationship documentation

Accommodation proof

Health insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Work rights granted immediately upon arrival—no separate employment permit required
Path to permanent residence conversion after qualifying residence period
Renewable permits allow stays up to 2 years per grant with ongoing extensions
Spouse can work without restrictions in Sweden
Faster processing for family-of-workers cases: 2 months for complete applications
Child applicants pay reduced fee of SEK 1,000 (50% discount vs. adults)
Dual intent permitted—can work or study while maintaining family visa status
Long-stay visa enables family reunification in a Schengen country

Worth Knowing

Partner reunification applications can take up to 15 months (75th percentile) on first-time applications
SEK 2,000 application fee per adult applicant; costs accumulate for larger families
Sponsor must demonstrate stable income and adequate housing to support dependents
Relationship documentation requirements are strict (marriage certs, cohabitation proof)
Applicant must have a recognized family relationship to an existing Swedish residence permit holder
Initial stays limited to 1 year; longer terms require multiple renewal applications

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Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Fee Breakdown

Application fee (adult): 2000 SEK; Application fee (child under 18): 1000 SEK

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Fees

SEK 2,000 (adults); SEK 1,000 (children under 18)

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Max Stay Estimate

type: days, initialDays: 730, notes: renewable, up to 2 years per grant

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Processing Estimates

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Processing Time

2 months for complete applications (family of workers); up to 15 months for partner reunification fi…

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Overview

Join a Swedish resident as a spouse, partner, or child with work rights granted immediately, renewable up to 5 years.

This visa is ideal for spouses, cohabiting partners, and children under 18 seeking family reunification with Swedish residents.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Work rights granted immediately upon arrival—no separate employment permit required
Path to permanent residence conversion after qualifying residence period
Renewable permits allow stays up to 2 years per grant with ongoing extensions
Spouse can work without restrictions in Sweden
Faster processing for family-of-workers cases: 2 months for complete applications
Child applicants pay reduced fee of SEK 1,000 (50% discount vs. adults)
Dual intent permitted—can work or study while maintaining family visa status
Long-stay visa enables family reunification in a Schengen country

Worth Knowing

Partner reunification applications can take up to 15 months (75th percentile) on first-time applications
SEK 2,000 application fee per adult applicant; costs accumulate for larger families
Sponsor must demonstrate stable income and adequate housing to support dependents
Relationship documentation requirements are strict (marriage certs, cohabitation proof)
Applicant must have a recognized family relationship to an existing Swedish residence permit holder
Initial stays limited to 1 year; longer terms require multiple renewal applications