165011 — Visitor's Residence Permit

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

3–4 months

Estimated Cost

Not confirmed

1,500 SEK for adults, 750 SEK for children under 18

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Extended-stay permit for visitors remaining beyond 90 days without working; standard grant up to 6 months, reapplicable to 1 year maximum.

The Visitor's Residence Permit allows extended stays beyond the 90-day Schengen limit without work, study, or permanent residency. Under the Swedish Aliens Act (Utlänningslagen), it provides a pathway for long-term personal visits with family, partners, or friends. Financial independence is required, protecting Sweden's welfare system while enabling extended cultural immersion.

This permit does not grant work authorization or lead to permanent residency. Applicants must present a passport, medical insurance, and proof of 450 SEK daily funds; maximum stay is one year. Fees are SEK 1,500 (adults) and SEK 750 (children). Processing typically takes 3–9 months.

This visa is ideal for retirees with independent means and individuals visiting long-term partners.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

6 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of sufficient financial means (at least 450 SEK per day)

Medical travel insurance

Invitation from a person in Sweden

Proof of intent to leave Sweden after the stay

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

40,500 SEK

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

6-month standard grant; up to 1 year for parents/medical/students; up to 2–3 years for religious work
Fast processing: 3 months outside Sweden or 4 months from within (75th percentile)
Renewable permit allows indefinite reapplication if conditions met—no one-time-only restriction
No employment authorization required—visit family, receive medical care, volunteer freely
Multiple qualifying purposes: family visit, medical treatment, religious/volunteer roles, sabbatical
Monks, nuns qualifying for up to 2 years; missionaries up to 3 years per renewal cycle
Standardized application via Form 165011—predictable, documented pathway for all visitors
No academic or professional qualifications required—accessible to independent travelers

Worth Knowing

Absolute prohibition on paid work—cannot perform any employment during stay
No dual intent: must demonstrate clear intent to return; cannot plan permanent settlement
Processing 4 months from within Sweden vs. 3 months from outside—apply early if in-country
Requires 450 SEK/day proof (~81,000 SEK for 6-month grant)—substantial savings required
No pathway to permanent residency—visitor status cannot convert to long-term residence
No work authorization—disqualifies anyone seeking paid employment in Sweden
Non-immigrant visa—does not lead to permanent residency or eventual citizenship qualification