Partner & Family Permits
Joining a partner who already lives in Sweden. What Migrationsverket asks a couple to evidence, the sambo route for partners who live together without being married, the embassy interview, and a wait counted in months.
- EU/EEA family member residence card in Sweden: a different process from the family permitSweden's EU/EEA family residence card differs from the family permit: filed after arrival, decided within 6 months. Migrationsverket, checked 2026-08-30.Checked
- Sambo permit to permanent residence: the three-year application windowA Swedish sambo permit to permanent residence: the three-year mark, income test, and the 13 July 2026 good-conduct rule, per Migrationsverket.Checked
- Sambo Residence Permit Requirements for Sweden: Age, Cohabitation, and Marital Status EligibilitySweden's sambo residence permit requirements: age, cohabitation proof, marital status, income thresholds, and processing times, per Migrationsverket.Checked