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A Handbook for Asylum seekers in sweden - Tema asyl & integration

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• A document of identity. A passport is usually accepted.• A document (affidavit) list<strong>in</strong>g the general impediments to marriage <strong>in</strong> thecountry of the persons <strong>in</strong> questions. This document conta<strong>in</strong>s only the generalimpediment to marriage <strong>in</strong> that particular state, and does not refer to a specificcase and is merely a guide <strong>for</strong> the Pastor or Civil Authority to be used to determ<strong>in</strong>ewhether any impediments exist <strong>in</strong> that particular State <strong>for</strong> the <strong>in</strong>tendedmarriage.• Evidence regard<strong>in</strong>g the current marital status. An affidavit stat<strong>in</strong>g that theperson <strong>in</strong> question is not married is usually considered sufficient. Two <strong>in</strong>dividualswho know the applicant well should sign this affidavit. The documentshould be notarised.Can I get the right to stay if I get married to a Swedish National?Gett<strong>in</strong>g married has noth<strong>in</strong>g to do with your need <strong>for</strong> protection. If you get marriedor want to get married when your <strong>asyl</strong>um request has been rejected, thennormally the person has to return to his home country and apply <strong>for</strong> residencepermit on family reunification grounds at the Swedish Embassy/Consulate.24 | <strong>Asylum</strong> RECEPTION <strong>in</strong> FOCUS

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