Category: Family / Spouse / Dependent Visa
Overview: The Sweden Family/Spouse/Dependent Visa allows close relatives (spouses, cohabitants, children) to join a person living in Sweden. It facilitates family reunification, offering a path to live, work, and study in Sweden, leading to potential permanent residency.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a close family member of a Swedish resident/citizen, the reference person in Sweden must demonstrate financial support and suitable housing, and the relationship must be proven.
Processing Time: ~420 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: Yes
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Move-to-someone-in-Sweden.html
Summary: Purpose: Enable family members to join a relative in Sweden. Eligibility: Proven relationship, financial support, and housing by the reference person. Benefit: Family reunification and opportunity for long-term stay.