Sweden
All Visa Pathways(25 visas)
Sweden165011 — Visitor's Residence Permit
Extended-stay permit for visitors remaining beyond 90 days without working; standard grant up to 6 months, reapplicable to 1 year maximum.
SwedenAirport Transit Visa (Type A)
Transit visa for specified nationalities passing through Schengen airport without entering Sweden, valid up to 24 hours, with fee waiver available.
SwedenDOX — Residence permit for other studies (Uppehållstillstånd för andra studier)
Residence permit for students at folk high schools and vocational institutions, renewable for up to 1 year per grant.
SwedenEU Blue Card
Work permit for highly skilled professionals with a bachelor's degree and salary above member state threshold; renewable with intra-EU mobility after 12 months.
SwedenFamily Reunification Visa (Type D)
Join a Swedish resident as a spouse, partner, or child with work rights granted immediately, renewable up to 5 years.
SwedenICT Permit — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive
Temporary permit for internal transfer of managers, specialists, and trainees within multinational corporations, requiring SEK 413,640 income threshold and tiered family fees.
SwedenLong-Term Resident Status
Renewable 5-year residence permit for non-EU/EEA citizens with 5+ years of legal residency in Sweden.
SwedenResidence Permit for Athletes and Coaches
Work permit for professional athletes and coaches at Swedish Sports Confederation-affiliated clubs; up to 2 years, renewable, with family reunification rights.
SwedenResidence Permit for Contract or Specialisation Education
Residence permit for students in contract or specialisation education programmes, valid up to 4 years but limited by programme duration and passport validity.
SwedenResidence Permit for Exceptionally Distressing Circumstances
Humanitarian residence permit for individuals with exceptionally distressing circumstances; grants work rights and renewability for those non-qualifying for asylum.
SwedenResidence Permit for Job Seeking (Post-Study/Research)
Permit for recent graduates and researchers to seek employment in Sweden for up to 18 months (post-research) without a job offer or work authorization.
SwedenResidence Permit for Mobility Studies
Study permit for international mobility programme students allowing up to 15 hours/week work during semesters and unlimited work in summer.
SwedenResidence Permit under the Temporary Protection Directive (Ukraine)
Temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians with immediate work authorization, valid through March 2027 with EU extension to 2028 pending.
SwedenResidence permit for au pair (Uppehållstillstånd för au pair)
Cultural exchange residency for young adults aged 18-30 to live with host families and learn Swedish for up to 1 year.
SwedenResidence permit for doctoral studies (Uppehållstillstånd för doktorandstudier)
Residence permit for international doctoral researchers, valid for up to 4 years of full-time study with immediate work authorization.
SwedenResidence permit for family members (Uppehållstillstånd för anhöriga)
Residence permit for spouses, partners, and children under 18 to join family members in Sweden with immediate work authorization.
SwedenResidence permit for higher education (Uppehållstillstånd för studier på högskolenivå)
Study permit for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students renewable per grant duration; permits work up to 15 hours/week during semesters.
SwedenResidence permit for highly qualified job seekers (Uppehållstillstånd för högkvalificerade arbetssökande)
Search for work or start a business as a highly educated professional with up to 9 months in Sweden without needing a prior job offer.
SwedenResidence permit for researchers (Uppehållstillstånd för forskare)
Residence permit for researchers with Swedish hosting agreement; up to 4 years, renewable with pathway to permanent residency; family qualifying at SEK 1,500.
SwedenSeasonal Worker Visa
Temporary work permit for non-EU nationals in seasonal agriculture and tourism roles; up to 9 months per year with employer sponsorship.
SwedenSelf-Employment Permit
Self-employment permit for entrepreneurs with 51% business ownership, SEK 200,000 startup capital, and 2+ years industry experience; leads to permanent residence.
SwedenStudent Residence Permit
Residence permit for international students at Swedish higher education with conditional work rights (15 hours weekly during semester, unlimited in summer).
SwedenType C — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
Enter the Schengen Area for up to 90 days per 180-day period for tourism, business, family visits, or transit; €90 for adults, €45 for ages 6–11, free for children under 6.
SwedenWork Permit (Arbetstillstånd)
Employer-sponsored work permit for non-EU/EEA professionals earning at least 90% of Swedish median wage, renewable up to 2 years with permanent residency pathway.
SwedenWorking Holiday Visa
Year-long work authorization for ages 18–30 from partner countries, enabling cultural exchange and flexible employment.