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Residence Permit for Family Members

Processing
With the worker’s application
Cost
From SEK 1,500
Validity
Matches the sponsor’s permit

Permit for spouses, partners and children under 18 to join a person living or working in Sweden. Family of work-permit and Blue Card holders usually apply together with the worker.

Requirements

  • Family member in Sweden holds a valid residence/work permit or is a Swedish resident
  • Documented relationship: spouse, registered/cohabiting partner, or child under 18
  • Sponsor meets the maintenance requirement (income and adequate housing) where applicable
  • Valid passports for all applicants

Time and cost

Processing time
Decided together with the worker’s application, or several months if applying separately
Validity
Same period as the sponsor’s permit
Cost

From SEK 1,500

Required

  • SEK 1,500 application fee (adult; child SEK 750, family member of a settled resident SEK 2,000)
Path to residency
Family members follow the sponsor toward permanent residence

Documents

  • Valid passport

    For each family member

  • Marriage or birth certificates

    Legalised/apostilled and translated where needed

  • Sponsor’s permit and employment details

    Copy of the Swedish permit and income evidence

  • Proof of housing (if it applies)

    Housing of adequate size where the maintenance requirement applies

Tips

  • Apply with the worker so both applications can be decided together
  • Family members of work-permit and Blue Card holders receive full work rights
  • The maintenance requirement covers both income and housing of adequate size