Can I move to Sweden if I marry a Swede?

Can I move to Sweden if I marry a Swede?

You may be granted a residence permit if you are married, have entered into a partnership, or have been cohabiting with someone who now lives in Sweden. ... Both you and your family member must be over 18 years of age in order for you to be able to obtain a residence permit in Sweden.

Can I get Swedish citizenship through marriage?

If you are married, live in a registered partnership or are a cohabiting partner with a Swedish citizen, you can apply for Swedish citizenship after three years. If so, you must have lived together the past two years. ... In your time in Sweden, you must also have adjusted well to Swedish society.

How can a Swedish citizen move to Sweden?

How to move to Sweden and become a Swedish citizen

1. Be at least 18 years old — unless you know someone. ...
2. Be able to prove your identity. ...
3. Have a permanent residence in Sweden. ...
4. Spend five years at that permanent residence. ...
5. Be on your best behavior. ...
6. Learn Swedish (even if you don't technically have to).

Does spouse get work permit in Sweden?

If you are a non-EU citizen eligible to receive a work permit, your spouse/common law spouse/registered partner and children up to age 21 (as well as children over 21 who are financially dependent on you) have the right to join you in Sweden.

Is Swedish language mandatory for citizenship?

Sweden is one of only three EU countries not to have language requirements built in to the citizenship process. At present, applicants need to have lived in Sweden for five years, or three if they are a cohabiting partner of a Swedish citizen, and be in good standing with authorities.

What happens when you marry a Swedish citizen?

For those married to, living in a registered partnership with or cohabiting with a Swedish citizen, they can apply for Swedish citizenship after three years. In these cases, they must have been living together for the past two years. It is not enough to be married to one another, they must also live together.

How quickly can you get married in Sweden?

If your documents are not in Swedish or English, it could take up months. In our case, it took only around 2-3 weeks.

How to move to a family member in Sweden?

• Resi­dence permit to move to a spouse, regis­tered partner or coha­bi­ting partner in Sweden If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and want to move to a family member in Sweden, you will need a residence permit.

How do I apply for migration to Sweden from another country?

• You should visit the embassy or consulate-general in the country in which you live. Not all Swedish embassies and consulates-general deal with migration cases. You can find information about which embassy or consulate-general you should contact on the Swedish embassy's website, Sweden abroad.

Can I move back to Sweden with a permanent residence permit?

• Residence permits for those who have had permanent residence permit and will be moving back to Sweden. You are entitled to apply for a new residence permit if you are planning to move back to Sweden. You must previously have lived in Sweden and held a permanent residence permit, and have some form of tie to Sweden.

Can Vanida move to Sweden with her child?

• Vanida's child is also photographed but does not need to have fingerprints taken as the child is under 6 years of age. Vanida cannot move to Sweden until she has received her residence permit and the residence permit card is ready. She will receive the residence permit decision and residence permit card through the Swedish embassy.