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How much money do I need to meet the self-support/maintenance requirement (försörjningskrav) in 2026?

The requirement is stated as an amount you must have left per month after housing costs, for food, clothes, phone, electricity and insurance. For 2026 Migrationsverket lists roughly SEK 6,243 for a single adult and SEK 10,314 for cohabiting spouses, plus per-child amounts. The figures change yearly — check the current value at Migrationsverket.

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The amount is what you must have left each month after housing costs are paid, to cover everyday expenses like food, clothes, phone, electricity, hygiene and insurance. Migrationsverket's guide amounts for 2026 are roughly:

  • Single adult: about SEK 6,243 per month.
  • Cohabiting spouses or partners: about SEK 10,314 per month together.
  • Children aged 0–6: about SEK 3,336; 7–10: about SEK 4,004; 11–14: about SEK 4,672; 15 and older: about SEK 5,339 per month.
  • The per-child amount is reduced by any child allowance you receive.

These are guide amounts that change every year, so do not use older figures. Check the current value and how your housing cost is counted at Migrationsverket.

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Official details can change. Always confirm what applies to your own case directly with the responsible authority.

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