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Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

6 verified routes

TemporaryHighly qualified job search

Highly qualified job-seeker permit

Sweden

Official source
Processing time

75% of recently decided cases within 6 months

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Maximum 9 months

Requirements

6 items
  • A valid passport and current location outside Sweden at the time of the first application
  • Completed studies corresponding to a Swedish second-cycle qualification, professional degree or postgraduate degree
  • A genuine plan to seek employment or investigate starting a business in Sweden
  • Bank assets of at least SEK 13,000 for every month requested, plus funds for the return journey
  • Comprehensive health insurance valid in Sweden for the full requested period
  • A successful job seeker must apply for a work permit before starting work; after that application is submitted, work is limited to the employer and profession named in it

Process overview

Total: 75% of recently decided cases within 6 months
  1. 1

    Confirm the correct permit

    Before applying

    Use the linked Swedish Migration Agency page to confirm the route, current fee, nationality rules and document checklist.

  2. 2

    Secure the study, work or training basis

    Preparation stage

    Obtain the admission, completed-study evidence, signed employment contract, internship agreement or working-holiday documents required for the route.

  3. 3

    Submit the application

    Application stage

    Complete the e-service or the designated paper process, pay the fee and upload the required passport, finance, insurance and supporting documents.

  4. 4

    Complete identity and residence formalities

    75% of recently decided cases within 6 months

    Present your passport and biometrics when requested, wait for the decision, and do not start restricted work before the permit rules allow it.

Cost breakdown

  • Residence-permit application feeSEK 2,200.00
Total listed costSEK 2,200.00

Return travel, health insurance and the required monthly bank assets are separate from the application fee. Fees, maintenance amounts, salary thresholds and waiting-time statistics can change; confirm the current figures before applying.

Top cities

StockholmGothenburgMalmö