Considering moving to Sweden with your partner? As someone from a non-European country, traveling abroad with your partner can be daunting especially when you are not married. However, fear not! I’ve embarked on this journey myself and obtained valuable insights along the way.
If you’re a citizen of a non-European country looking to bring your partner, you’ll need a Sweden Sambo for that. What is the Sweden Sambo visa and how can you move to Sweden as boyfriend and girlfriend with this visa? Keep reading to find out!
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What Is Sweden Sambo Visa?
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The Sweden Sambo Visa is a visa issued to individuals who are married or have a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship. It allows couples to live and work in Sweden for an extended period.
To qualify, you must prove your relationship’s authenticity and your intention to live together with your partner in Sweden. The visa provides a pathway for partners to build a life together in Sweden with ease.
The Requirements For Sweden Sambo (Couples) Visa
The following are the criteria you must meet when applying for the visa:
- Copies of both your and your partner’s passports. These copies should clearly show your personal information, passport validity, country of issuance, and any relevant permissions for residing in Sweden.
- If you are married ( or registered) to your girlfriend in Sweden, you will need to submit the certificate.
- If you are living with your Swedish partner in your country, then you will need to submit: the population registration certificate and the rental agreement/contract for the purchase of accommodation.
- Pregnancy certificate is required if you are expecting. If your children are under the age of 18 you must submit copies of their passports.
How To Apply For A Sambo And Family Visa In Sweden?
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a Sambo and family visa in Sweden:
1. Fill Out The Application
You need to fill out the application yourself and your girlfriend that you will be moving to Sweden together. However, before applying, check if your partner is covered by the maintenance requirement.
Additionally, remember to state to the Swedish embassy or the consulate general that you are available to attend the interview.
2. Attach The Required Document
You will have to attach all required documents to your application. Ensure the documents are translated to Swedish or English by an authorized translator.
Attach all translated documents to the original documents. Check the Swedish website to know those documents to submit during the application.
3. Make Payments
You can easily make payment with a credit card or a debit card. It depends on the information provided about yourself and your family. You will be notified when you make the payment or if you are exempt from paying the fee.
4. Questionnaire For The Family In Sweden
When the agency receives the application, your family member in Sweden (if you have any) will receive the email.
The email will give more information on how you will log in to the questionnaire that contains questions about income, accommodation and relationships. Your relative in Sweden must answer the questions for two weeks.
5. Book An Appointment With The Embassy
The Swedish Migration Agency will send an email asking you to book a time for an interview with the consulate general when the application is received.
6. Attend The Interview
Take a fine passport photograph and submit the original documents with your application when you are attending the interview and also apply with your visa.
7. The Migration Agency Processes The Application
The Swedish Migration Agency will decide on your application when they have received all the necessary information about you and your partner.
The processing time is short when you have provided everything that is required from the start. Remember that the Swedish Migration may ask for additional information or documents.
8. Await For Their Decision
The embassy will send an email after they have decided on your visa when they check your application.
You may have to contact the embassy to know their decision. Take along your passport when visiting the embassy to know your visa application decision.
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How Long Does It Take To Get A Sambo Visa To Visit Sweden?
Different factors determine the time for the processing of the visa. For instance, processing for application with a spouse will take 16 months duration.
Applications for children that are under 18 years moving with their parents will take up to 13 months. Children that are 18 years old and above takes a maximum of a year or 12 months.
When you submit your application at the embassy the processing time will take a while before it is completed.
Interview Questions For Spouse In Sweden
During the interview section, you will be asked to answer questions concerning your relationship with the person in Sweden.
There are no principles for the questions you will be asked during the interview section. Moreover, all questions will be related to you and your partner’s relationship.
Some questions you can be asked include:
- Your partners family
- The first date
- Your pets
- Your partner’s favorite food, color etc.
The Swedish Migration Agency will have the documentation of your interview for processing.
Other Ways To Have A Family Visa In Sweden
Apart from being a spouse or registered domestic partner in Sweden, you can apply for a visa:
- If you have a parent or a child in Sweden that you want to join.
- If you have a partner that is not a Swedish citizen but has a Swedish work permit.
In most cases, if you want to join a family in Sweden, you must have a permanent residence permit.
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Conclusion
Have you been dreaming of moving to Sweden with your girlfriend or boyfriend? Then follow the requirement that has been mentioned in the article.
