Sweden Job Seeker Visa
Sweden is one of the key destinations for the skilled professionals looking to live and work abroad. Earlier, Sweden was not issuing any permit to allow people to come to Sweden to find a job and setup their own business. However, in the month of June 2022, Swedish government has introduced a Residence permit for highly qualified persons to look for work or start a business,
i.e. Sweden job seeker visa. This new Swedish visa allows people to obtain a residence permit to come to Sweden and look for work or explore the possibilities for starting your own business. This job seeker visa will be valid for minimum 3 months; however, can be granted for a maximum of 9 months.
Key Requirements :
In order to obtain a residence, permit to seek employment or explore the possibilities for starting a business in Sweden, you must
Have completed studies corresponding to an advanced level degree (master’s degree, PhD,
advanced vocational degree/professional degree)- Have the intent of seeking job or looking into the possibility of starting your own business
in Sweden.
- Be able to support yourself during the period for which you are applying for a permit and
have money to cover the cost of your journey home.
- Have a passport valid for the entire period you intend to be in Sweden (if your passport is
about to expire, you should extend it because you cannot get a permit for longer than your
passport is valid)
- Have Comprehensive Health insurance valid for care in Sweden
- Must be located outside of Sweden currently.
What counts as an Advanced-level degree?
For a degree to count as advanced level, it must correspond to a 60-credit master’s degree, a 120- credit master’s degree, a professional degree worth 60-330 credits, or a postgraduate/PhD-level degree. In your application, you must enclose a letter of consent that gives the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) the right to contact higher education institutions in your home country to verify your educational documents. The Swedish Migration Agency then sends your documents to UHR so that they can assess your level of education
Required Documents for VISA Application
- Digital copies of official transcript of academic record that shows the courses included in your education
- Digital copies of bank statements or other documents showing that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during the period for which you are applying for a residence permit.
- Digital copies of documents showing that you have comprehensive health insurance that is valid for care in Sweden
- Digital copy of a signed letter of consent that gives the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) the right to contact higher education institutions in your home country to verify your educational documents
- Be able to pay any fee for the application by credit card or debit card.
Other Information
Funds to Have: INR 12 LakhsVisa Fee: INR 15,000/-
- During the period that you have this residence permit, your family cannot move to
Sweden to live with you. Therefore, No dependents are Allowed.
- If you have a residence permit for studies in higher education in Sweden, have completed
your studies, and want to seek employment or explore the possibilities of your
own business here you should apply for another type of residence permit.
- A comprehensive health insurance (CHI) required for One year.
- If you get a job in Sweden during the permit period, you can apply for a work permit from
within the country.
- 100 % Visa Success Rate.
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