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🇸🇪business Visa

Residence permit for self-employed

Sweden

Last updated: December 29, 2025

Duration

2 years (renewable)

Visa Fee

$192

Time

18–24 months

Complexity

High

About this Visa

This residence permit is for entrepreneurs who want to move to Sweden to start or run their own business. It is designed for experienced business owners who have a real company, not for digital nomads or freelancers with one client. You must show that you can support yourself and your family with your business income. This permit allows you to live in Sweden and work exclusively for your own company. You generally cannot take a job with another employer. It leads to permanent residence if your business is successful and profitable.

Key Benefits

  • Bring your spouse and children under 21 with you
  • Your spouse gets a work permit to work for any employer
  • Travel freely within the Schengen Area (Europe) for 90 days
  • Access Swedish healthcare with a Personal Identity Number
  • Apply for permanent residence after 2 years
  • Apply for citizenship after 5 years

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • You must own at least 50% of the business
  • You must have previous experience running your own business
  • You must have deep knowledge and experience in your industry
  • You must speak and write English or Swedish well
  • Your business must sell goods or services in Sweden
  • You must show the business will be profitable within 2 years

Financial Requirement

~$22,000 USD personal savings plus ~$2,750 USD company registration capital

Documents

  • Bank StatementsProof of personal savings (~$22,000 USD)
  • Business PlanDetailed explanation of your business model
  • Customer ContractsSigned agreements with customers in Sweden (Critical)
  • Registration DocumentsProof you own or have registered a company
  • Evidence of ExperienceProof you have run a business before
  • Language ProofEvidence you speak English or Swedish
  • PassportCopies of all pages

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.