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Can US citizens move to Norway?
The exact circumstances for how to move to Norway from a non EU/EEA country will depend on your country of citizenship (find more information here), but essentially you will need to apply for a residence permit that will fall under one of these categories: family immigration, work immigration, study, au pair, and …
Can I move my family to Sweden?
You can get a residence permit to move to a family member in Sweden, which most commonly means a partner or spouse or a child aged under 18, but in exceptional circumstances may include other family members. For couples who have not previously lived together but plan to do so in Sweden, you must also do an interview.
Can I move to Sweden from USA?
An American who plans to move to Sweden needs to obtain a residence permit to be able to stay for more than 90 days. The application form must be submitted to a Swedish Consulate in the USA except for the consulates in Boston, Philadelphia and the Swedish Consulate General in New York.
Can an American retire in Norway?
Unlike some European countries, Norway does not have a retirement permit or retirement visa available. Therefore, to live in Norway without a work permit, a person must have a permanent residence and enough money to sustain themselves. Applicants must also learn Norwegian and pass the relevant tests.
How can I live permanently in Sweden?
To get permanent residency in Sweden, you must have been living in the country continuously for five years. EU citizens will be granted this residency at the end of the five years, even if some of that time was spent being unemployed.
Can a US citizen move to Norway with family?
Norway does have a family category in the immigration rules, but it is intended to be used by someone with the right to live in Norway (for example through a work permit) to bring their partner and children live with them. As to whether a US citizen can move to Norway, the regular immigration rules detailed elsewhere on this page apply.
Can I move to Sweden without a job?
EU/EEA residents have a right to residence in Sweden and do not need permission to live and work in the country. Likewise, EU/EEA residents can also move to Sweden without a job and spend a few months job searching. For non-EU/EEA residents moving to Sweden, the main visa requirement is to have a job offer before entering the country.
Can I get married in Norway without a residence permit?
You do not need to have a residence permit in Norway or be a Norwegian citizen in order to get married in Norway, but you must have legal stay. In this case, legal stay can for example mean that you have a residence permit, residence as an EU/EEA national, a visitor’s visa or a valid visa free…
What is the process of moving to Sweden?
The process of moving to Sweden is simple as long as you have all of the correct documents. Like most aspects of moving to Sweden, if you are an EU citizen there is very little you will have to do. For example, EU nationals moving from within the EU to Sweden do not need to declare their goods at the Swedish border.