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You are a family member of a British citizen who has residence status in Sweden and have applied for residence status to move here to live with them.

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If you need an entry visa to travel to Sweden, you must apply for it before you enter the country. You submit your application at a Swedish embassy or consulate-general in the country where you live.

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You want to apply – Visiting Sweden for up to 90 days (entry visa)

You may need to present your passport or national ID card before you receive a decision about your application. In some cases, the processing of your application may be faster if you submit a copy of your passport. In that case, you may be asked to present your passport through a digital passport check via an app.

We will contact you with information about how and when you must present your passport or national ID card.

You need to be photographed and fingerprinted for your residence status card, if you did not already do so.

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If you are outside Sweden and need an entry visa to enter the country, you must apply for it at a Swedish embassy or consulate-general.

If you are in Sweden, the decision will be sent by post to your address in Sweden. If you are outside Sweden, you will receive the decision via a Swedish embassy or consulate-general.

If you have granted someone power of attorney, the decision will be sent to that person, no matter whether you are in Sweden or outside of the country.

The card will be sent by post to your address in Sweden.

As a family member of a British citizen with residence status, you have the right to start working or studying as soon as you arrive in Sweden. You do not need to wait for proof of your residence status.

News

2026-04-13

Easier to renew your permanent residence permit card

It will now be easier to renew your permanent residence permit card. You will automatically receive information and a request to book an appointment via My page well in advance of your current card expiring.

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.