🇸🇪 Sweden Residence Permit
Live and Work in Sweden — One of Europe's Best Countries
Sweden offers an employer-driven work and residence permit system. If you have a job offer from a Swedish employer, you can apply for a combined work and residence permit that allows you to live and work in Sweden. Sweden consistently ranks among the top countries for quality of life, work-life balance, and salary levels.
Key Information
Step-by-Step Process
Job Offer
Receive a job offer from a Swedish employer with union-approved terms
Employer Advertises
Employer must advertise the job in EU/EEA for 10 days first
Application
Apply for work and residence permit via Migrationsverket website
Processing
Migrationsverket reviews your application (2–4 months)
Biometrics
In some cases, attend appointment at Swedish Embassy
Travel to Sweden
Receive permit and move to Sweden to begin work
Visa / Permit Options
Work & Residence Permit
Main permit for employed workers
ICT Permit
Intracompany transfer for multinational employees
Self-Employment Permit
For entrepreneurs starting a business in Sweden
Our Guidance Packages
- Eligibility check
- Salary assessment
- Document checklist
- Sweden job market tips
- Full consultation
- Swedish CV writing
- Application prep
- Employer search tips
- End-to-end guidance
- CV + cover letter
- Application filing
- Interview coaching
- 6 months support
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