step 1
basic requirements (everyone)
☐ Valid passport (copy)
☐ Copy of your EU/EEA family member’s passport
☐ Proof of your relationship
☐ Proof your family member meets right-of-residence requirements
☐ Statement of how long you plan to live in Sweden
step 2
proof of relationship
married:
☐ Marriage certificate
cohabiting:
☐ Documents showing shared address or housing contract
you have children under 21:
☐ Passport copies
☐ Birth certificates (showing parents’ names)
you have children over 21:
☐ Proof of financial dependency
other dependent relatives:
☐ Documentation showing financial or personal dependency
step 3
if someone is applying for you
☐ Signed power of attorney included
step 4
document preparation
☐ All documents are in Swedish or English. If not, certified translations are attached
☐ Both original copies and translations are included
☐ All copies are clear and readable
step 5
proof your family member can live in sweden
Choose the section that matches their situation:
employed:
☐ Employer certificate
☐ Pay-slips from the last 3 months
student:
☐ Confirmation of admission and active studies
☐ Proof of sufficient funds
☐ Health insurance (if not yet registered in Sweden)
self-employed/business owner:
☐ F-tax certificate
☐ Business registration certificate
☐ VAT report (if applicable)
☐ Tax account statement (last 3 months)
☐ Proof business is active (invoices, contracts, lease, etc.)
☐ Latest annual report
☐ Transfer agreement (if business was recently purchased)
retired or living on savings:
☐ Proof of housing (rental contract or ownership)
☐ Details of monthly housing costs
☐ Pension documents (if applicable)
☐ Bank statements or proof of income (dividends, etc.)
☐ Social security certificate or private health insurance
working or studying in another country but living here:
☐ Proof of housing in Sweden + monthly costs
☐ Employment proof + last 3 payslips (if working)
☐ Proof of other income (if applicable)
☐ Proof of commuting costs
☐ Social security certificate or private health insurance
step 6
final check before submitting
☐ All required documents included
☐ Copies are clear and complete
☐ Translations attached (if needed)
☐ Only documents relevant to your situation included
Once everything is checked off, you’re ready to submit.
