Sweden · family · status change
Switching from temporary protection to a Swedish work permit: what happens to your spouse and children?
Short answer
If you receive a work permit, eligible family members can apply as family of the worker. As a general rule, you must have sufficient income to support them and each family member needs their own decision.
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What to do step by step
- 1
Identify who will hold the main new permit.
- 2
Check which relatives qualify for the worker-family route.
- 3
Calculate the maintenance requirement for your household and housing costs.
- 4
Do not cancel current family permits before understanding the replacement route and timing.
Important
Changing residence basis can also change housing and financial support tied to temporary protection.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-05