A residence permit is a permit that you need if you are planning to move to Sweden to live with a spouse, cohabitant, registered partner or as a child of a person who already lives in Sweden. The residence permit gives you the right to stay in Sweden for a longer period and can be a first step towards permanent residence.
At Alla Visum you can get help with your application for a residence permit to SWEDEN. We help you check the information, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before moving to Sweden.
About residence permits to SWEDEN
A residence permit for Sweden is an official permit that allows family members to settle in Sweden for an extended period of time. It is usually used for spouses, cohabitants, registered partners, and minor children who want to be reunited with a family member who already lives in Sweden.
The application is examined by the Swedish Migration Agency and each case is assessed individually. The applicant must submit the application before entering Sweden. If the application is approved, a residence permit card will be issued to be used for entry and proof of the permit.
A residence permit is not a tourist visa or a Schengen visa. It is a separate permit for people who plan to settle in Sweden for a longer period of time.
How do you apply for a residence permit to Sweden?
Step 1 – Prepare the application
Gather all necessary documents proving identity, family relationship and other requirements for a residence permit.
Step 2 – Submit the application
The application is submitted to the Swedish Migration Agency, which examines the documents and assesses whether the conditions for family ties are met.
Step 3 – Interview and identity check
In many cases, the applicant needs to visit a Swedish embassy or a Swedish visa center abroad for interviews, identity checks and registration of biometric data.
Step 4 – Provide biometric data
Photographs and fingerprints are submitted for the production of the residence permit card.
Step 5 – Decision from the Swedish Migration Agency
The Finnish Immigration Service makes the final decision on the application.
Step 6 – Residence permit card
Once the application has been approved, a residence permit card is produced and sent to the Swedish embassy or visa center where the biometric features were submitted.
Step 7 – Get the card
When the card is ready, it can be picked up and used for entry into Sweden.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire process, from document review to follow-up of the case and guidance before the interview and biometric registration.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Marriage certificate, cohabitation certificate or documents proving the family relationship
- Birth certificates or civil status documents
- Birth certificates for minor children
- Any supplementary documents requested by the Finnish Immigration Service
SWEDEN can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
Rules for residence permits
Important rules to know:
- The residence permit is intended for family reunification with a spouse, cohabiting partner, registered partner or minor child
- The validity of the permit is determined by the Finnish Immigration Service
- A residence permit gives the right to live in Sweden during the granted period
- The application must be submitted before entry into Sweden
- The final decision is always made by Sweden's migration authorities
- Extensions can often be applied for at the Swedish Migration Agency, decisions are made by the agency
- Minor children may need consent from their guardians
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Residence permit to Sweden
A residence permit is a permit that gives a foreign citizen the right to live in Sweden for a longer period of time, for example for family reunification.
Spouses, cohabitants, registered partners and minor children of people living in Sweden can apply for a residence permit.
The period of validity varies depending on the type of case and is decided by the Swedish Migration Agency.
Yes, in most cases, a photograph and fingerprints need to be provided for the production of the residence permit card.
Many applicants need to undergo an interview and identity check at a Swedish embassy or visa center.
The price starts from 52 000 kr per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about four weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
Yes, minor children can apply for a residence permit to be reunited with a parent in Sweden.
Yes, an extension can be applied for at the Swedish Migration Agency before the current permit expires.
The right to work depends on the type of residence permit and the conditions in the decision from the Swedish Migration Agency.
In many cases, a residence permit gives the right to study in Sweden, but the conditions can vary depending on the type of permit.
If you are only planning a short visit, a Schengen visa may be more suitable than a residence permit.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Uppehållstillstånd
Valid for
n/a
Number of entries
Single entry
Max stay
Depending on visa conditions
Requirements for Residence permit to Sweden
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo