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Sweden Residence card for a non-EU/EEA family member

8 facts quoted from the official source

Residence with an EU/EEA family member who has right of residence in Sweden.

Route type
Free movement
Can bring
spouse, children +3
from the official record
Requirements
2
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.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe applicant is a non-EU/EEA family member of an EU/EEA citizen.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe qualifying relationship and the EU/EEA citizen's right of residence must be shown.
Also stated by the source
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport is required.
  • Work rightsWork or study may begin on arrival if the EU/EEA family member meets right-of-residence conditions.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathPermanent right of residence follows after five qualifying years.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparentspartnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe residence-card application is free.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe residence card is valid for no more than five years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sweden?
The official source states: Residence with an EU/EEA family member who has right of residence in Sweden.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents, partner, de facto partner.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Permanent right of residence follows after five qualifying years.

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.

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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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Other free movement routes to Sweden

9 other free movement routes to Sweden.

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