What does it mean?
For family reunification (anknytning), the Swedish Migration Agency requires that the person already living in Sweden can offer housing of sufficient size and standard. The housing requirement means the apartment must not be too crowded — as a guideline, there should be at least one room per adult, and children can share a room.
The housing requirement applies from the day the family member arrives in Sweden. The housing must be regular accommodation — not temporary housing, hostels, or campsites. You need to be able to present a lease or proof of residence. The Migration Agency verifies the information and may reject the application if the housing requirement is not met, so it is important to arrange housing well in advance.
Key Points
- The Migration Agency requires "arranged housing" for family reunification
- The apartment must be large enough — at least one room per adult
- Temporary housing (hostels, camping) is not accepted
- You need to show a lease or proof of residence
- The housing requirement must be met before the family member arrives
Practical Tip
Start arranging housing well before applying for family reunification. Contact the Migration Agency to confirm exactly what requirements apply in your case. Save all documents — lease, population registration certificate, and any certificates about the apartment's size — that you need to attach to your application.
Legal Basis: Aliens Act Ch. 5, § 3 b
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