FAMILY REUNIFICATION IN SWEDEN (2024-2025)
WHO CAN APPLY
- Spouse/cohabitant/registered partner
- Children under 18
- Parents of unaccompanied minors granted asylum
CONDITIONS FOR THE SPONSOR
- Have a permanent residence permit OR temporary permit with good prospects of permanent
- Refugees: must apply within 3 months of getting status for exemption from maintenance requirement
- Maintenance requirement: sufficient income to support yourself and family
- Single adult: ~6 200 SEK/month after housing costs (adjusted annually)
- + ~2 700 SEK per additional adult
- + ~1 550 SEK per child
- Adequate housing: at least 1 room per 2 people (kitchen not counted)
PROCEDURE
- Family member applies online at Migrationsverket.se
- Pay fee: 2 000 SEK per adult, 1 000 SEK per child
- Interview at Swedish embassy (DNA test may be requested)
- Processing time: 13-24 months (varies)
DOCUMENTS
- Valid passport
- Marriage/birth certificates
- Proof of relationship (photos, communication records)
- Sponsor's income documentation (last 3 months salary slips, employment contract)
- Housing contract showing adequate space
IMPORTANT
- The 3-month rule: refugees must apply within 3 months of asylum decision for exemptions
- Oral Swedish test (grundläggande svenska) may be required for permit extension
- New rules 2025: stricter income requirements being phased in
CONTACT: Migrationsverket 0771-235 235