Living in Sweden

[mrsquirrel]

Anybody ever applied for a visa for their wife to live in Sweden?

I was emailed a link to Ajarn about free universities in Sweden. After reading up on them I got the following info.

If I am a non-EU member I need to show ~600 quid per month that I am to be there. If I take my wife I need to show ~1000 per month for the duration of the course.

If I am an EU member I just need to apply for my residents permit.

it's not clear what to do about my wife's side of things and what has to be shown.

I have emailed them and they replied automatically tellingme within 14 days they would get back to me.

Being an impatient bugger I thought I would ask here as well.

[tigern79]

Hi i just wonder what country you are from Im swedish maybe i can help you !
Im bringing my wife to sweden soon and i most apply for a resident permits.
But if you not living there to long time you can always apply for a visa and extend it

[phunphin]

My wifes friend is married to a swede and lives there 9 months of the year, she did not have any problem , but it is required that you speak swedish... and she is fluent now.

[watterinja]

Nice place to live - Sweden.

It is, however, horrifically expensive.

[BosseO]

but it is required that you speak swedish...

It's not required to speak Swedish, if in need of a permanent resident permit, she/he must learn Swedish.

Then, most needed info can be found at the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok.
Embassy of Sweden - Homepage

[momo8]

Just think it lucky you're not going to move to Australia where you need to speak Oztraylian or they won't let you in.

[watterinja]

I will, however, point out that it is important what shape of head you have, if you are to make a successful transition to normal Swedish life.

[momo8]

^ which head?

[Scandinavian]

The Thai's are amazing when they move to live in Sweden, it doesnt take them long to learn how to speak Swedish, a highly adaptable species indeed...

[panama hat]

^ So, how do these Thais say 'Me love you long time, you so hansum' in Swedish?

[mrsquirrel]

I'mm from the UK.

Spoke to an ECO for Sweden.

I would need to get my residents card (as an EU citizen studying there - not a problem) then as long as I can show the fund for my wife she can apply for a visa and should be granted it -- then she can get her temporary residence card for the length of my course.

Anyway - too many 3D world types taking advantage of the free education - fucking hard to get onto a course before 2010

[Marmite the Dog]

too many 3D world types

I hate those 3 dimensional bastards!

[mrsquirrel]

^ should be happy you are 2D. People can't realise the expanse of your gut then

3rd world

[tigern79]

'Me love you long time, you so hansum' in Swedish? = jag gillar dig lång tid du är så stillig Ha ha ha thats the translation in swedish

[Marmite the Dog]

should be happy you are 2D. People can't realise the expanse of your gut then

Good point, Quirrel.

[ItsRobsLife]

I found it hard to find decent Thai food there or the ingredients, although I was out in the provinces.

[Fabian]

I'mm from the UK.

Spoke to an ECO for Sweden.

I would need to get my residents card (as an EU citizen studying there - not a problem) then as long as I can show the fund for my wife she can apply for a visa and should be granted it -- then she can get her temporary residence card for the length of my course.

That's what I thought.

[barbaro]

I am of Swedish descent and have relatives, there. Please behave.