Sweden Family Visa Services
Reunite with Your Loved Ones in Sweden
Sweden is renowned for its high quality of life, excellent healthcare, strong economy, and welcoming multicultural society. Whether you wish to visit your spouse, parents, children, or other eligible family members residing in Sweden, obtaining the appropriate Family Visa is an important step toward reuniting with your loved ones.
Shivansh Consultants provides professional guidance for Sweden Family Visa applications, helping Indian applicants prepare accurate documentation and complete the visa application process smoothly.
What is a Sweden Family Visa?
A Sweden Family Visa allows eligible foreign nationals to travel to Sweden to visit or reunite with close family members who are Swedish citizens, European Union (EU) citizens, or legally residing in Sweden. Depending on the purpose of travel, applicants may apply for a Short-Stay Family Visit Visa (Schengen Visa) or a Residence Permit for Family Reunification.
The visa category, validity, and permitted duration of stay are determined by the Embassy of Sweden and the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) based on the applicant’s relationship, purpose of travel, and supporting documentation.
Benefits of a Sweden Family Visa
Sweden Family Visa Requirements
Visa Fees, Processing Time, Validity & Stay Duration
Government Visa Fee
The government visa fee depends on:
- Visa category (Schengen Visa or Residence Permit)
- Applicant’s age
- Current fee schedule issued by the Swedish authorities
Government visa fees are subject to revision by the Swedish authorities.
VFS Global Service Charges
Where applications are submitted through VFS Global Sweden Visa Application Centres, applicants may also be required to pay:
- VFS service charges
- Courier charges (optional)
- SMS notification service (optional)
- Premium services (optional)
- Document printing or photocopying charges (optional)
These charges are separate from the government visa fee.
Processing Timeline
- Short-Stay Family Visit Visa: Generally 15–30 calendar days.
- Family Reunification Residence Permit: Processing may take 2–9 months or longer depending on the application and immigration review.
Applicants are advised to apply well before their intended travel date.
Visa Validity
Visa validity depends on:
- Visa category granted
- Number of entries approved
- Purpose of travel
- Decision of the Swedish authorities
Short-stay visas and residence permits are issued according to the approved application.
Stay Duration
- Short-Stay (Schengen) Family Visit Visas generally allow stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, subject to approval.
- Family Reunification Residence Permits allow eligible applicants to reside in Sweden according to the approved permit conditions.
Financial Requirements
Applicants may be required to provide:
- Recent bank statements
- Salary slips or income proof
- Sponsorship documents
- Sponsor’s financial documents (where applicable)
- Proof of sufficient funds to support the stay in Sweden
Important Conditions & Exemptions
- Visa approval remains entirely at the discretion of the Swedish authorities.
- Additional supporting documents may be requested during processing.
- Foreign-issued relationship documents may require legalization, apostille, or certified translation where applicable.
- Visitors must comply with Swedish immigration laws throughout their stay.
- Employment is not permitted unless specifically authorized under the appropriate visa or residence permit.
- Overstaying may result in fines, removal, entry restrictions, or future visa refusals.