Close relatives are defined as:

• Anyone who is, or is to become, a husband/wife, registered partner or common-law spouse (cohabitee)
• Children under 18 and their parents.

Other relatives may only be granted a residence permit in exceptional cases.

It is the Swedish Migration Agency that considers your right to a residence permit. For a full description of what rules apply, please check the Swedish Migration Agency website.

Swedish Migration Agency website

If you have applied online, you will get information via e-mail about the decision in your case. If you have applied on a paper form, you will be informed of the decision in your case by the person in Sweden whom you have authorised to represent you.

Residence permit card

If you are granted a residence permit, you will receive a residence permit card. This card is proof that you have a residence permit. Read more under ‘How to apply’ to find out how you arrange for the card.