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Sweden Self-employed business residence permit

11 facts quoted from the official source

Running and controlling a business in Sweden.

Savings required
SEK 200,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementThe applicant must run the business, carry crucial responsibility and own at least 51 percent.
  • Financial resourcesAt least SEK 200,000 for the applicant, SEK 100,000 for a spouse and SEK 50,000 per child are required, in addition to business capital.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThis permit is for a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA unless an expressly stated exception applies.
  • Purpose or legal basisRunning and controlling a business in Sweden.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationGood industry and business-management experience and relevant Swedish or English knowledge are required.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsThe permit authorises operation of the approved business.
  • Dependent-family rightsEligible family can receive permits for the same period.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
  • Dependent-family rightsEligible family can receive permits 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 two years.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit can be extended.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sweden?
The official source states: Running and controlling a business in Sweden.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: At least SEK 200,000 for the applicant, SEK 100,000 for a spouse and SEK 50,000 per child are required, in addition to business capital. The lowest published threshold is SEK 200,000 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.

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.

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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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