Moving to someone in Sweden

News

• 30 March 2017

  Avoid people selling services for family reunification

  Individuals falsely representing the Swedish Migration Agency or a Swedish embassy have claimed that it is possible to obtain an earlier appointment for an interview at the embassy by paying an extra fee.

• 23 February 2017

  New requirements concerning the size of your apartment in case of family reunification

  The Swedish Migration Agency has lowered its requirements concerning the size of your apartment if you are a close relative in Sweden and members of your family are applying for residence permits.

• 27 January 2017

  If you are a Syrian citizen, you can now apply for family reunification at the Swedish embassy in Khartoum

  As of 18 January 2017 you can, as a Syrian citizen, apply for a residence permit at the Swedish embassy in Khartoum.

• 19 July 2016

  New rules for individuals applying for a residence permit with reference to close family ties to a person with right of residence

  The Migration Court of Appeal has determined in a ruling that it will no longer be possible for individuals to apply for a residence permit with reference to close family ties to an EU citizen with right of residence. A person with right of residence or a permanent residence permit cannot be a reference relative in Sweden.

• 27 May 2016

  Requirements concerning maintenance and housing

  The Government has proposed several changes in the area of migration. Some of these changes are to do with the possibility of being granted a residence permit because you have met someone you want to live with in Sweden. The changes enter into force on 20 July 2016.