Moving to someone in Sweden
In order to join your family or relative in Sweden, you must have a residence permit. Read more here about how to apply for yourself and on behalf of your child.
Make an online application
It is easy to get things right from the start, which means you are more likely to receive a decision all the sooner.
How to apply for a residence permit
Extending a residence permit
News
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2020-08-17
The embassy in Tehran is postponing all interviews until 2021
Due to the worsening situation in the coronavirus pandemic, the embassy in Tehran has chosen to postpone all scheduled interviews regarding migration cases until next year. This is being done in order to try to limit the spread of infection. The embassy will contact anyone who already has a scheduled interview appointment.
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2020-08-06
How to order forms
To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, many libraries and citizen offices have limited their services. This means that it may be difficult to get help with printing forms.
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2020-06-24
The Swedish Migration Agency has clarified the maintenance requirement for persons who plan to apply for family reunification
If you are currently living in Sweden and have relatives who are applying for a residence permit because of their connection to you, the Swedish Migration Agency has clarified the maintenance requirement (the requirement that you be able to support yourself) in cases like yours.
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2020-02-06
The new coronavirus does not affect the possibility of moving to Sweden
People are asking the Swedish Migration Agency about the new coronavirus.
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2020-02-05
New online application to move to someone in Sweden
On 6 February, the Swedish Migration Agency is launching an updated e-service for those who intend to apply for a residence permit to move to someone in Sweden. The application is getting a new look and several new functions that are intended to make it easier for you to fill in the application.