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Sweden Child residence permit to live with a non-parent relative

8 facts quoted from the official source

Residence for a child moving to Sweden to live with a relative who is not a parent.

Route type
Family
Can bring
children, parents
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementThe main rule is that a first residence permit must be applied for and granted before entry, subject to the specific exceptions published by the Agency.
  • Age requirementThe applicant must be under 18 unless the specific official page states otherwise.
  • Qualifying family relationshipResidence for a child moving to Sweden to live with a relative who is not a parent.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport is required.
Family

Who you can bring

childrenparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe current official application tariff applies to this route.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA family residence permit can normally be granted for up to two years and never beyond passport validity.
  • Renewal or extensionThe family residence permit can be extended.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sweden?
The official source states: Residence for a child moving to Sweden to live with a relative who is not a parent.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children, parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official migrationsverket.se page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migrationsverket.seLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sweden government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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