Residence permit as an employee or self-employed person

A person who is moving to Sweden to work must have an employment in Sweden. The position must also offer a salary that makes it possible for the person to achieve a good income and be able to provide for him/herself and his/her family members if they also want to come to Sweden. People moving to Sweden in order to start their own business or who plan on working for longer than three months will also need to have a residence permit. In such cases, the person must be able to demonstrate that he/she can support him/herself and any family members for the first two years.

Please visit the Swedish Migration Agency's website for more information:
Work permit or residence permit to work in Sweden

Residence permit for highly qualified people wishing to look for work or start a business

People who want to work in Sweden will also find comprehensive information on the Working in Sweden website.