Sweden Job Seeker Visa
Work & Residence Opportunities Without a Job Offer
The Sweden Job Seeker Visa allows skilled professionals to enter Sweden and search for jobs or explore business opportunities for up to 9 months, without requiring a prior job offer. Once employment or a business plan is secured, you can transition to a Swedish work permit or residence permit.
✅ No Job Offer Needed to Apply
✅ 9-Month Stay for Job or Business Search
✅ Open to Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD Graduates
✅ Transition to Work Permit or Residence
✅ Path to PR and Swedish Citizenship
Sweden Job Seeker Visa – Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Visa Type | Residence Permit for Job Seekers |
| Validity | 3 to 9 Months |
| Job Offer Required | ❌ No |
| Conversion | Work Permit / Business Permit |
| PR Route | After 4 years of legal stay |
| Fee | SEK 2,000 (approx. ₹16,000) |
| Processing Time | 4–12 weeks |
Who Is Eligible?
To apply for the Sweden Job Seeker Visa, applicants must:
- Hold an advanced degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
- Be able to financially support themselves
- Show proof of accommodation in Sweden
- Have valid health insurance
- Show genuine intention to find work or start a business
- Have no criminal background
🎓 You must have completed your degree from a recognized institution equivalent to Swedish standards.
Document Checklist
- Valid Passport (with minimum 1 year validity)
- Degree Certificates (translated & verified)
- Bank Statement (~SEK 13,000/month x duration)
- Accommodation Proof (rental agreement or hotel booking)
- Health Insurance (valid for entire stay)
- Updated Resume
- Motivation Letter (clearly stating intent to work/start business in Sweden)
- Clean Police Clearance Certificate
- Visa Application Form & Biometric Submission
Sweden Job Seeker Visa Application Process
- Verify eligibility and gather required documents
- Apply online via the Swedish Migration Agency portal
- Pay application fee (SEK 2,000)
- Schedule appointment for biometrics (VFS Sweden)
- Await decision (4–12 weeks typical)
- Travel to Sweden upon visa approval
- Search for employment or plan a business setup
- Convert visa to residence permit after job offer
Financial Requirement
Applicants must show funds for self-support:
| Duration | Required Funds |
|---|---|
| 6 Months | ~SEK 78,000 |
| 9 Months | ~SEK 117,000 |
Can be shown via:
✅ Personal bank account
✅ Sponsor affidavit (if applicable)
✅ Fixed deposit (encashable)
In-Demand Jobs in Sweden
Sweden has growing demand in:
- IT & Software Development
- Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
- Healthcare (Nurses, Therapists, Doctors)
- Finance & Accounting
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- AI, Data Science & Cybersecurity
🎯 Fluency in English is often sufficient for IT & MNC roles; Swedish is advantageous for public sector & healthcare jobs.
PR & Citizenship Path in Sweden
You may apply for Permanent Residence (PR) after:
- 4 years of legal residence on a work permit
- Continued employment & tax compliance
- Swedish language and cultural integration
Citizenship can be applied for after 5 years of continuous legal residence.
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