Residence permit for self-employed people in Sweden

Residence permit for self-employed people · Sweden visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-28 · all Sweden routes

Not a passive investor route; it is for running your own business.

Important notes

• Swedish Migration Agency requires valid passport, good experience in the industry and running own business, relevant Swedish/English knowledge, ability to support yourself, and business-control/viability evidence.
• Extension/permanent residence requires business support after at least two years.
• Run own business in Sweden; not general employment.

Official source

Official source: Sweden official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇭🇷 Croatia Stay and work permit for self-employment/company owner or key personnel; temporary stay linked to business purpose Open this route → 🇳🇴 Norway Residence permit as skilled worker with own sole proprietorship Open this route → 🇦🇹 Austria Red-White-Red Card for Start-up Founders / Self-employed Key Workers Open this route → 🇧🇪 Belgium Professional Card + long-stay visa D for self-employed activity Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.