Duration
Duration
Suppose you are a citizen of a non-EU country and are a family member of a person who has a Work Permit. In that case, you can get a Residence Permit for the same period. You can also obtain a Work Permit if the permit is for more than six months.
The following are counted as family members: wife, husband, cohabiting partner, registered partner and unmarried children under the age of 21. Unmarried children 21 years or older can be given a permit in some instances. The requirement is that they are being supported financially by you or your partner.
To be eligible for Family Member Permit, you must be:
Enclose the following documents with your application.
If the whole family applies at the same time, it is the person who has got employment who applies for the family in their online application. If that person is already in Sweden, you can make your online application as a family member from your home country. Or any other country outside Sweden where you live.
When to Apply
Before applying for this visa, be aware of the time it may take to process and apply accordingly.
Visa Immigration Process
Note that it can take up to four weeks to produce and deliver the card to the Embassy or Consulate-General after you have received your decision. Your residence permit card must be presented along with a valid passport when travelling to Sweden.
How to Apply
Applying online is an easier and more time-saving method for you. Apply online, provide documents and wait for the application to process. You may also consult professionals to avoid any complications.
Duration
As you are granted the permit, you can stay in the country for as long as one year. Moreover, the duration can also be longer or even permanent.
Fees
The visa costs 750 SEK for children under 18. You have to pay 1500 SEK if you are an adult family member.
You can apply for an extension while you are in Sweden. Suppose the whole family applies for an extension simultaneously. In that case, the employee applies for the family in their online application.
If the employee has already been granted an extension, you can make your application in the e-service.
In another case, if your family member has a permanent residence permit, different requirements apply to them simultaneously when you apply for a Residence Permit. In most cases, it is a requirement that the employee meets a maintenance requirement.
Work
You are allowed to work
Travel
Travel across the country.
Residence
It can lead to permanent residency.
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