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Sweden Researcher residence permit

11 facts quoted from the official source

Research in Sweden under a hosting agreement with an approved research principal.

Income required
SEK 9,700/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementA hosting agreement with a research principal approved by the Swedish Research Council is required.
  • Financial resourcesPengarna ska räcka både till din vistelse i Sverige och för att kunna betala din hemresa (minst 9 700 kr per månad).checked 2026-08-03 · Migrationsverket, uppehållstillstånd för forskning, krav kontrollerat 3 augusti 2026
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThis permit is for a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA unless an expressly stated exception applies.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationAt least 50 percent of working hours must be devoted to research.
Also stated by the source
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport is required.
  • Dependent-family rightsEligible family may receive residence for the same period.
  • Health-insurance requirementComprehensive health insurance is required for stays under one year.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Dependent-family rightsEligible family may receive residence for the same period.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe current official application tariff applies to this route.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe permit may be granted for at most four years at a time and not beyond the hosting agreement or passport.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit can be extended.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sweden?
The official source states: Research in Sweden under a hosting agreement with an approved research principal.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Pengarna ska räcka både till din vistelse i Sverige och för att kunna betala din hemresa (minst 9 700 kr per månad). The lowest published threshold is SEK 9,700/mo (income).

Every answer is quoted from the official migrationsverket.se page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migrationsverket.seLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sweden government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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