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Sweden: higher maintenance amounts for workers' families from 1 October 2026
Under the rules from 1 October 2026, a worker bringing family must have 8,116 SEK a month left after tax and rent for one adult or 13,408 SEK for a couple, plus an amount per child. The older amounts still apply to extensions of permits granted before 1 October 2026 that are registered by 1 October 2027.
Who it affects
EmployersAgenciesEmployeesFamilies
What to do
- Recalculate the household budget for every family application with the new amounts.
- Register extensions of permits granted before 1 October 2026 by 1 October 2027 to keep the older amounts.
The figures
| Before | From the change | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance requirement for family permits: amount left after tax and housing for one adult | No earlier level | 8,116 SEK/month |
| Maintenance requirement for family permits: amount left after tax and housing for a couple | No earlier level | 13,408 SEK/month |
Official documents
Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Reviewed by the Settio team. Facts checked 16 October 2026. About this information