Moving countries for love? You're a honey dripper — and honestly, a little bit bold too. 

Deciding to build a life together here is a big step. The paperwork might not be the most exciting part of the love story, but don’t worry — we’ll walk you through how it works so you can focus on the important stuff: starting your next chapter together in this foreign land.

If you want to move here to live with a relative, the first step is understanding whether your situation qualifies for a family residence permit. The rules depend on your relationship, your age, and the status of the person living in Sweden. 

We explain the most common situations and what the Migration Agency usually looks at when reviewing these applications.