Residence permit for family members (family reunification) (Uppehållstillstånd på grund av anknytning)
Changes or availability under review — Stricter maintenance requirement and 2-yr sponsor residence rule from 1 Oct 2026
Residence permit for family members (family reunification) is a residence route in Sweden (परिवार). Sponsor must support family & have adequate housing (stricter amount after housing costs since 1 Oct 2026); new 2-yr prior-residence rule for sponsor (work-permit, Blue Card, researcher families exempt). Fee SEK 1,500 adult / 750 child.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income once resident; no wealth tax.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| श्रेणी | परिवार |
|---|---|
| निवेश | — |
| शुल्क (परिवार) | CHF 190 |
| आय / वर्ष | — |
| परिसंपत्तियाँ | — |
| न्यूनतम प्रवास | — |
| PR | 5 |
| नागरिकता | 8 |
| काम | yes |
| पात्रता | Spouse/partner (≥21) and children of Swedish residents/citizens |
| टैक्स | Worldwide income once resident; no wealth tax. |
| स्थिति | 2026-10 |
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