Residence permit for self-employed people in Sweden

Residence permit for self-employed people · Sweden visa route

longTerm · last reviewed · all Sweden routes

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

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Residence permit for self-employed business; permanent residence possible on extension after meeting conditions.

Important notes

Preparation checklist

Official source

Official source: Sweden official source

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