Living with someone in Sweden
Who it's for: People who want to live with a partner, parent or other relative in Sweden.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Age limit: From 21
- Main fee: SEK 2,000
- Family can join: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 2,000 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Age limitFrom 21Official wording
“You must both be over 21 years old”
Main feeSEK 2,000Official wording
“Adults: SEK 2,000”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“If you have any children under the age of 18 who will accompany you to Sweden, you must apply for a residence permit for each of them in your application.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Money to show; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other join family routes in Sweden
- Adopted children
- Adults who want to live with another relative
- Children born in Sweden
- Children who will be living with a relative who is not their parent
- Children who will live with a parent
- Family of long-term residents in another EU country
- Family who want to apply afterwards (study)
- Family of an employee or self-employed person who apply afterwards
- Parents of children under 18 years of age
All visa types in Sweden
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Sweden visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.