Okay, so we've been not even 1 week apart since our last meeting, so I may be thinking irrationally here 
But I was so upset, I am so upset, and the first thing that made me happy again was thinking about our plans to close the distance in 18 months. This has been our goal, for like, the last 18 months. The question is, is it still too early to be thinking about the planning process, or is it one of those things that's never too early? 18 months doesn't seem all that long and I feel like I should be preparing myself now, though that may be because I'm just looking for something to focus on - the next time I'll see him, for instance, because the next time I see him I don't want to have to say goodbye.
<< Of course, as per my profile info, we're not talking two states, or even just two countries, but two continents. I feel like the move has even already started, because I left most of my winter clothes with him. It was like saying, I'll be back for these. It will happen. But am I getting ahead of myself?
I'm looking at getting a Swedish Residence Permit and from what I can tell from their website processing times can vary from 3-14 months. And it's probably a silly question, but I have to ask because I'm sure many of you have been through a similar visa process... but, what happens when you actually obtain the visa or permit? Like, does it come into effect then and there, or is it not effective until you re-enter the country? Example, if I was to start submitting my application in June, approximately 12 months before the move we want to make, but then I get accepted and finalised by like October, what happens? Will that start cutting into the validity time on my permit, or not until I re-enter the country 8 months later? Does anyone have experience with this? Because I'm thinking it's also a matter of booking very expensive international flights over $1000 for a one-way ticket, and generally you can book tickets up to a year in advance, during which you can find cheaper flights. When you put that into perspective, it's more like "hey... I could be booking a one-way flight in 6 months." and that makes it seem that much closer! Of course, the other side of it is the contract for my job ends in June, and have to see if that's extended, and if our savings stay on target. All the little things to factor in... But also the big things. Like flights. Like applications. I mean, it's Sweden, it's a small country I can sort of see it being on the shorter end of the of the processing times, but then again, what if it's not and flights are booked? Do you not book flights until after your application is approved, or do you book a flight and change it if need be?
I'd also loveee to be able to start thinking about how I'll move my stuff, and get quotes and stuff, but it does seem a bit extravagant to start packing things up now. But really, there are things that could be started to be packed away, in a very early preparation. Except, you know, we don't know where we'll be living yet... whether we'll move into our own house or rent, which factors not only into the shipping cost, but when things are shipped. Postage is too expensive to send anything over for him to look after now, and his place is too small to start storing lots even if I did start sending things over. BUT I WANNA KNOW ALL THE ANSWERS!!! I wanna be DOING something, you know? 
Anyone have any experiences or advice?
But I was so upset, I am so upset, and the first thing that made me happy again was thinking about our plans to close the distance in 18 months. This has been our goal, for like, the last 18 months. The question is, is it still too early to be thinking about the planning process, or is it one of those things that's never too early? 18 months doesn't seem all that long and I feel like I should be preparing myself now, though that may be because I'm just looking for something to focus on - the next time I'll see him, for instance, because the next time I see him I don't want to have to say goodbye.<< Of course, as per my profile info, we're not talking two states, or even just two countries, but two continents. I feel like the move has even already started, because I left most of my winter clothes with him. It was like saying, I'll be back for these. It will happen. But am I getting ahead of myself?
I'm looking at getting a Swedish Residence Permit and from what I can tell from their website processing times can vary from 3-14 months. And it's probably a silly question, but I have to ask because I'm sure many of you have been through a similar visa process... but, what happens when you actually obtain the visa or permit? Like, does it come into effect then and there, or is it not effective until you re-enter the country? Example, if I was to start submitting my application in June, approximately 12 months before the move we want to make, but then I get accepted and finalised by like October, what happens? Will that start cutting into the validity time on my permit, or not until I re-enter the country 8 months later? Does anyone have experience with this? Because I'm thinking it's also a matter of booking very expensive international flights over $1000 for a one-way ticket, and generally you can book tickets up to a year in advance, during which you can find cheaper flights. When you put that into perspective, it's more like "hey... I could be booking a one-way flight in 6 months." and that makes it seem that much closer! Of course, the other side of it is the contract for my job ends in June, and have to see if that's extended, and if our savings stay on target. All the little things to factor in... But also the big things. Like flights. Like applications. I mean, it's Sweden, it's a small country
I can sort of see it being on the shorter end of the of the processing times, but then again, what if it's not and flights are booked? Do you not book flights until after your application is approved, or do you book a flight and change it if need be?I'd also loveee to be able to start thinking about how I'll move my stuff, and get quotes and stuff, but it does seem a bit extravagant to start packing things up now.
But really, there are things that could be started to be packed away, in a very early preparation. Except, you know, we don't know where we'll be living yet... whether we'll move into our own house or rent, which factors not only into the shipping cost, but when things are shipped. Postage is too expensive to send anything over for him to look after now, and his place is too small to start storing lots even if I did start sending things over. BUT I WANNA KNOW ALL THE ANSWERS!!! I wanna be DOING something, you know? Anyone have any experiences or advice?
Would that just be like showing individual bank accounts/pay slips/credit card payments/etc, or something that shows combined finances as well? I've helped my SO out a few times financially and sent him some payments through PayPal and stuff, and I suppose little things like that might help or deter it? And thanks for the advice about actually looking at the form! I hadn't even considered that because it asks you to sign up so you can save your application progress etc, and I was thinking yes it's still too early, but nothing stopping me signing up and taking a look!
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