Moving to Sweden for love, or family? Cute. Bureaucracy? Less cute — but manageable.
When you apply for family reunification, Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) checks something called the maintenance requirement (försörjningskravet).
In simple terms: Can you afford life in Sweden for the whole household?
This guide explains how much income you need, what counts as income, and when the rule may not apply.
