Residence Permit Based on Family or Personal Connection

Please note that once your application has been submitted to the Embassy you are not allowed to enter Sweden until a decision has been made.

Please submit the following documents:

• 2 copies of Residence Permit Application Form (#115021) or 2 copies of Application for Child under 18 (#113021), completed, signed and dated, including detailed contact information.
  
  
• 2 copies of additional form(s) depending on if the applicant is:
  
  ...married to or cohabiting with a Swedish citizen or resident (#T92 and #22801)
  
  ...planning to marry or cohabit with a Swedish citizen or resident  (#T91);
  
  ...a minor wishing to take up residence with a parent who is already living in Sweden (#T93);
  
  ...wishing to reside with a close relative (reference person) with whom he/she has previously shared a household and has a relationship of dependence which makes it very difficult to live apart (#T84)
  
  
• National passport or other travel document.
  
  
• 2 passport photos, in color, taken from the front with the face depicted at a straight angle.  Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted.
  
  
• 2 copies of your Swedish family member's or relation's passport and (if applicable) a copy of US Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R).
  
  
• 2 recent copies of the family member's "personbevis" (the family member must be registered in Sweden).
  
  
• If married, 2 copies of your marriage certificate.  Your marriage must be registered with the Swedish National Tax Board (Skatteverket).  A letter and a copy of your marriage certificate should be submitted to the local tax office in Sweden where your spouse was most recently registered.
  
  
• If cohabiting but not married, copies of a shared lease, utility bills and/or bank statements.
  
  
• If divorced, 2 copies of your divorce decree. If the applicant is a child under 18 with divorced parents, 2 copies of the divorce decree plus notarized consent for the child to move to Sweden from both biological parents or court documents showing sole custody of the child(ren) must be submitted.
  
  
• Brief personal letter stating (1) when you are planning to move, (2) whether you already have a place to live, and (3) whether you already have an offer of employment.
  
  
• Application fee, in the form of one money order or certified bank check, payable to the Embassy of Sweden.
  
  
• Self-addressed stamped envelope or self-addressed pre-paid FedEx packing slip for return of passport.

How much does it cost?

A non-refundable application fee of $60 for adults or $30 for children under 18.

How do I submit my application?

Applications with all required documents may be delivered in person during visiting hours or mailed directly to the following address:

Embassy of Sweden
Attn: Visa Section
2900 K Street, N.W
Washington, DC 20007

Applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope or self-addressed pre-paid FedEx packing slip for return of passport.

Due to the large number of applications, the Embassy will NOT be able to confirm receipt of your documents. If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please use registered mail or a delivery service such as FedEx that enables you to track packages online.

Please note that you might be requested to provide additional documentation.

How long does it take?

An estimated time of 6-8 months is usually required to process your application.

Due to the current high volume of applications there is a very long waiting period for interviews in Sweden which might delay the process. The Embassy has no means of speeding up this process.

Processing your application

After your documents have been examined by a consular officer, you will be invited for an interview.

Your Swedish family member/relation will be interviewed in Sweden. If your Swedish family member or relation resides in the U.S., you will be interviewed together.

As soon as all the documents have been received your case will be forwarded to the Swedish Migration Board. Your permit, if granted, will be attached to your passport and returned.

You can request the return of your passport anytime during the application process. If you wish to have your passport returned immediately please include a written request with your application. Please note that you will be required to pay double postage.