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Residence permit for non-EU students admitted to first- or second-cycle (bachelor's/master's) or exchange studies at a Swedish university or university college. Students must show they can support themselves for the study period and hold valid health cover; tuition fees apply to most non-EU students.
Residence-and-work permit for highly qualified employment in Sweden, issued by Migrationsverket. It requires a job offer in a qualified role, a salary above the Blue Card threshold and (normally) a completed higher-education qualification. The Blue Card offers favourable family rules and a faster path to permanent residence and EU mobility than the standard work permit.
Permit for managers, specialists and trainees transferred from a company outside the EU to a group company in Sweden, issued by Migrationsverket under the EU ICT Directive. It allows short- and long-term mobility to group entities in other EU member states.
Residence permit allowing graduates with an advanced (second-cycle) qualification to come to Sweden to seek qualified employment or explore starting a business. It is aimed at attracting highly educated talent who do not yet have a Swedish job offer.
Permanent residence in Sweden, normally available after legal residence and work or self-employment for several years (commonly at least four of the last seven years on a work-based permit), subject to maintenance and conduct conditions. EU Blue Card holders can qualify on a separate, EU-based timeline, and doctoral students have a dedicated route.
Residence permit for non-EU nationals who want to run their own business in Sweden. Applicants must show significant experience in their field and prior experience of running a business, that they have primary responsibility for and control of the company, and that the business can support them (and any family) from its profits, typically within the first two years.
Residence permit for the family of a person who has, or is applying for, a work permit, EU Blue Card, ICT or other residence permit in Sweden. Eligible family generally includes a spouse, registered partner or cohabiting partner and unmarried children under 18.
Sweden's main employment route. It is employer-driven: you must already hold a concrete job offer before applying, and the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) issues a combined work-and-residence permit. Pay, insurance and other terms must be at least at the level of Swedish collective agreements or what is customary for the occupation, and must meet the agency's minimum salary requirement.
