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Family Reunification Visa (Type D)
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Family Reunification Visa (Type D)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 months – 1.2 years

Estimated Cost

SEK kr 1,000–kr 2,000

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Join a Swedish resident as a spouse, partner, or child with work rights granted immediately, renewable up to 5 years.

The Swedish Type D Family Reunification Visa facilitates family integration of non-EU/EEA nationals into Swedish society. This visa bridges temporary labor migration and permanent settlement by allowing spouses, partners, and minor children to join individuals with valid Swedish residence permits, preserving family stability during long-term integration.

Applications process within 60 days for complete family worker cases; partner reunification may extend to 450 days (75th percentile). Adults pay SEK 2,000; children under 18 pay SEK 1,000. The permit grants up to two years per period and is renewable. Holders gain immediate work authorization without requiring a separate permit, enabling economic independence.

This visa is ideal for spouses, cohabiting partners, and children under 18 seeking family reunification with Swedish residents.

Cost Breakdown

Application fee (adult)SEK kr 2,000
Application fee (child under 18)SEK kr 1,000
TotalSEK kr 1,000–kr 2,000

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Long-Term Resident Status
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Long-Term Resident Status

Validity5 years
Processing9 months
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Sponsor with stable income/residence

Relationship documentation

Accommodation proof

Health insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Work rights granted immediately upon arrival—no separate employment permit required
  • Path to permanent residence conversion after qualifying residence period
  • Renewable permits allow stays up to 2 years per grant with ongoing extensions
  • Spouse can work without restrictions in Sweden
  • Faster processing for family-of-workers cases: 2 months for complete applications
  • Child applicants pay reduced fee of SEK 1,000 (50% discount vs. adults)
  • Dual intent permitted—can work or study while maintaining family visa status
  • Long-stay visa enables family reunification in a Schengen country

Worth Knowing

  • Partner reunification applications can take up to 15 months (75th percentile) on first-time applications
  • SEK 2,000 application fee per adult applicant; costs accumulate for larger families
  • Sponsor must demonstrate stable income and adequate housing to support dependents
  • Relationship documentation requirements are strict (marriage certs, cohabitation proof)
  • Applicant must have a recognized family relationship to an existing Swedish residence permit holder
  • Initial stays limited to 1 year; longer terms require multiple renewal applications

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