🇸🇪 Sweden · Startup visa
Sweden startup visa
The Self-Employment Visa for entrepreneurs who want to open and grow a business in one of Europe's most innovative countries.
Sweden is one of the most progressive countries in Europe: strong support for innovation, a high standard of living and a clean environment. The Self-Employment Visa gives entrepreneurs a way to launch a business and obtain residence for themselves and their family.
Legal basis
The Self-Employment Visa is designed for entrepreneurs who want to open and grow a business in Sweden. The main requirements:
- A distinctive business idea. The project has to be innovative and have the potential to create jobs.
- Sufficient funds. You need to show money to live on: SEK 200,000 for a year for the applicant, plus SEK 100,000 for each adult family member and SEK 50,000 per child, as well as money to run the business.
- Experience and qualifications. Relevant experience, education or skills to deliver the project.
- Company registration in Sweden once the application is approved.
- A business plan with market analysis, a financial model and goals.
- Knowledge of English or Swedish.
On a free consultation a Murblz expert checks whether this program suits you and helps you put the documents together.
Benefits of the Swedish startup visa
Access to the European market
Sweden gives you a platform for entering EU and international markets.
Support for business
Government programs, accelerators and grants help you grow the business.
Freedom to travel
Visa-free entry to every Schengen country once you have residence.
A route to residence
You can apply for a residence permit 2 years after the startup visa.
How to get the Swedish startup visa
Draw up the business plan
A detailed description of the project, including its innovative aspects and market analysis.
Collect the documents
Business plan, proof of sufficient funds, education and qualification documents.
Submit the application
Through the Migrationsverket online system or at a Swedish consulate.
Wait for the decision
Processing takes around 3-4 months. The authorities may ask for extra documents.
Get the visa and then residence
Once approved you can register the business and start the project. 2 years after the visa you apply for a residence permit.
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