Resi­dence cards for an EU/​​EEA citi­zen's family who are non-EU/​EEA citi­zens

Your family should enclose

• copies of the pages in their passports which show their personal information, photograph, signature, passport number, passport issuing country, the period of the passport's validity and whether they have permission to live in countries other than their country of origin. For the passport to be approved, it must have a signature. Read more about making correct passport copies
• a copy of your marriage certificate or corresponding document, if you are married
• a document proving that you have lived together, if you are cohabiting partners
• for children, a copy of their birth certificate including the parents' names
• documents showing how the family members are dependent on your and in what way you are related (applies to children over 21 years of age and other close relatives).

Your family also needs to include documents showing how you meet the requirements for residence permit:

• employment certificate from your employer
• your last three months' wage specifications if you are employed by the hour.

Your family should enclose

• copies of the pages in their passports which show their personal information, photograph, signature, passport number, passport issuing country, the period of the passport's validity and whether they have permission to live in countries other than their country of origin. For the passport to be approved, it must have a signature. Read more about making correct passport copies
• a copy of your marriage certificate or corresponding document, if you are married
• a document proving that you have lived together, if you are cohabiting partners
  
• for children, a copy of their birth certificate including the parents' names
• documents showing how the family members are dependent on your and in what way you are related (applies to children over 21 years of age and other close relatives).

Your family also needs to include documents showing how you meet the requirements right of residence:

• copy of your admission certificate for an education programme or course of an upper secondary school (gymnasium) level or higher
• copy of a European health insurance card (EU card) or other fully covering health insurance
• proof that you have sufficient means to support yourself and your family.

Read more about the European health insurance card (EU card) External link, opens in new window.

Your family should enclose

• copies of the pages in their passports which show their personal information, photograph, signature, passport number, passport issuing country, the period of the passport's validity and whether they have permission to live in countries other than their country of origin. For the passport to be approved, it must have a signature. Read more about making correct passport copies
• a copy of your marriage certificate or corresponding document, if you are married
• a document proving that you have lived together, if you are cohabiting partners
  
• for children, a copy of their birth certificate including the parents' names
• documents showing how the family members are dependent on your and in what way you are related (applies to children over 21 years of age and other close relatives).

Your family also needs to include documents showing how you meet the requirements for residence permit:

• F-tax card and registration certificate from the Swedish Companies Registration Office
• your latest VAT accounts (if your company is liable to account for VAT)
• certification that you are conducting operations, for example using invoices sent to customers, receipts of purchased materials and leases for the operations' premises.

Your family should enclose

• copies of the pages in their passports which show their personal information, photograph, signature, passport number, passport issuing country, the period of the passport's validity and whether they have permission to live in countries other than their country of origin. For the passport to be approved, it must have a signature. Read more about making correct passport copies
• a copy of your marriage certificate or corresponding document, if you are married
• a document proving that you have lived together, if you are cohabiting partners
  
• for children, a copy of their birth certificate including the parents' names
• documents showing how the family members are dependent on your and in what way you are related (applies to children over 21 years of age and other close relatives).

Your family also needs to include documents showing how you meet the requirements for residence permit:

• deed of transfer
• the latest annual report.

Your family should enclose

• copies of the pages in their passports which show their personal information, photograph, signature, passport number, passport issuing country, the period of the passport's validity and whether they have permission to live in countries other than their country of origin. For the passport to be approved, it must have a signature. Read more about making correct passport copies
• a copy of your marriage certificate or corresponding document, if you are married
• a document proving that you have lived together, if you are cohabiting partners
  
• for children, a copy of their birth certificate including the parents' names
• documents showing how the family members are dependent on your and in what way you are related (applies to children over 21 years of age and other close relatives).

Your family also needs to include documents showing how you meet the requirements for residence permit:

• certificate showing that you and your family are covered by the social insurance system in your country of origin. The certificate should be issued by the authorities in your country of origin and should make it clear that you and your family are covered by another EEA country's social security system. If you are unable to get such a certificate you need to sign a full-coverage private healthcare insurance which applies throughout your stay in Sweden
• lease specifying the rent amount, if you are renting your accommodation
• certificate of purchase if you own your property
• information about the monthly costs of your housing, such as cost of loan and amortisation and any monthly fees if you own your property
• pension statement if you are a pensioner.

Your family should enclose

• copies of the pages in their passports which show their personal information, photograph, signature, passport number, passport issuing country, the period of the passport's validity and whether they have permission to live in countries other than their country of origin. For the passport to be approved, it must have a signature. Read more about making correct passport copies
• a copy of your marriage certificate or corresponding document, if you are married
• a document proving that you have lived together, if you are cohabiting partners
  
• for children, a copy of their birth certificate including the parents' names
• documents showing how the family members are dependent on your and in what way you are related (applies to children over 21 years of age and other close relatives).

Your family also needs to include documents showing how you meet the requirements for residence permit:

• certificate that shows that you and your family are covered by the social security system in your country of origin. The certificate should be issued by the authorities in your country of origin and should make it clear that you and your family are covered by another EEA country's social security system. If you are unable to get such a certificate you need to sign a full-coverage private healthcare insurance which applies throughout your stay in Sweden
• lease specifying the rent amount, if you are renting your housing
• certificate of purchase if you own your housing
• information about the monthly costs of your housing, such as cost of loan and amortisation and any monthly fees if you own your property
• payslips from your employers for the previous three months, if you are employed
• certificate of any other allowances or other forms of income
• receipts of costs related to commuting across Swedish borders, for example in the form of a monthly ticket or similar.

Your family should enclose

• copies of the pages in their passports which show their personal information, photograph, signature, passport number, passport issuing country, the period of the passport's validity and whether they have permission to live in countries other than their country of origin. For the passport to be approved, it must have a signature. Read more about making correct passport copies
• a copy of your marriage certificate or corresponding document, if you are married
• a document proving that you have lived together, if you are cohabiting partners
• for children, a copy of their birth certificate including the parents' names
• documents showing how the family members are dependent on your and in what way you are related (applies to children over 21 years of age and other close relatives).

Your family also needs to include documents showing how you meet the requirements for residence permit:

• specify in the application form how long you plan to live in Sweden
• enclose a bank statement showing how much money you have
• enclose information about share dividends or other disposable income.

Each family member should apply individually. This also applies to children. They fill out the form Application for residence card, 145011, and send it in to the Swedish Migration Agency.

Send your application to:

The Swedish Migration Agency/Migrationsverket
Box 3100
903 03 Umeå

There is no fee for applying for a residence card.

Application for residence card, form 145011 Pdf, 873.4 kB, opens in new window.

The Migration Agency's visiting addresses and opening hours

Postal addresses to the Migration Agency's Permit Units

A residence card contains a photograph and fingerprints. Your family must therefore visit the Swedish Migration Agency to be photographed and fingerprinted. They should do so as soon as possible after they have submitted their application for a residence card. To visit the Swedish Migration Agency, they must book an appointment first.

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You can use the My page e-service to see how your case is progressing and, for example, whether a decision has been made. It may take up to two working days after you submit your application before you can see your case in My page.

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The residence card is sent to your address in Sweden. The card is valid for a maximum of five years, but the cards validity period can vary. Submit a new application for a residence card before the validity period of the residence card has expired. When you have lived in Sweden with right of residence continuously for five years you have a permanent right of residence. If your family wants a certificate of their permanent right of residence you can apply for a permanent residence card.

Read more about applying for a permanent residence card

If you meet the requirements for right of residence your family have the right to start working or studying immediately after coming to Sweden. They do not need to wait to apply for or be granted their residence card.

If the Swedish Migra­tion Agency refuses the appli­ca­tion

If the Swedish Migration Agency refuses your family's application, they may appeal the decision within three weeks of the day you received it. Information on how to do this can be found in the decision.