Timeline of the Process
In this article we want to break down the different steps of the application and what you generally can expect.
The partner outside of Sweden starts the application:
You start your application by answering the questionnaire on immigrations website, giving information about you and the person moving to Sweden. You'll have to have all of your partners details such as a personal number or social security number, phone number, address, and other supporting documents stated under number 2. If you don't have it when you start, don't stress. After starting, it saves to the website and you'll have 14 days to complete the application. You can access your application through a link that you will receive in your email. We recommend that you download it as a PDF when you have finished it, and then read it through, before doing the final editing and submitting.
Pay the fee of the application:
After you have finished filling out the application, you will be asked to pay the fee of the application online. For adults the fee is 2000 kr, and for children its 1000 kr.
Partner in Sweden answers their questionnaire:
After the Swedish Immigration has received the application, an email will be sent to your partner in Sweden containing instructions on how they can proceed with answering their part of the application. In this part your partner needs to have documents prepared to prove both the housing and financial side of the maintenance requirements, along with all of your personal info and the details about your relationship etc.
Book an appointment for your interview:
When the agency has reviewed your application, and if they don't find it necessary to reach out and ask for further information from you, you will receive an email regarding booking your interview at your choice of embassy/consulate.
Your interview:
This is one of the parts which most people are the most nervous about. What is most important here is to bring your passport, and all the original version of the documents you've submitted (i.e. marriage certificates). During the interview you will have to answer questions regarding your relationship, which they will cross-reference with the info you have already supplied. If you need a visa to travel to Sweden, you will also have your photo and fingerprints taken while being at the embassy, as you are required to carry the residency card with you if approved when traveling to Sweden. If you don't require a visa, you may take your photo and fingerprints after entering Sweden if/when you've been granted your application.
The Immigration agency processes your application:
By this point, immigration will move into the decision part of the application, and start to process your application. If they need any further documents, they'll contact you. Our advice is to try to be as thorough as possible when applying, so additional correspondence is kept to a minimal. Even if you have left everything that they've asked for they will in some cases need more time to investigate. This could for instance be a phone interview with the partner in Sweden, or additional questions regarding proof of the relationship.
Receiving your decision:
When the decision has been made, you will be notified by email if its been granted or rejected. To collect the full printout of the decision you will have to contact your embassy/consulate, or if you've given power of attorney to your partner, the decision will be sent to them.
Read more about the different steps on immigrations website here
*This is general information and neither can nor should replace legal advice in the individual case,
but supposed to be an exchange of ideas/thoughts on how to structure, shape and proceed with your application
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