Sweden Visa Resources

Sweden - UK Foreign travel advice

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to Sweden.

Travelling to Sweden for work

Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Sweden and how to get one if you do (UK Citizens).

Living in Sweden

Information for British citizens moving to or living in Sweden, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

Sweden travel advice

Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada for Sweden.

Swedish dipomatic missions

Embassies and consulates of Sweden abroad

Sweden - Country Commercial Guide

Discusses key Swedish economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.

Sweden to Introduce More Stringent Measures for Those Who Want to Obtain Citizenship

The Swedish Migration Agency has presented several measures that include the detection of potential security threats, strengthening ID control and implementing systems for the revocation of residence permits.

Sweden: Minimum Monthly Salary to Obtain or Extend Work Permit

Since 1 November 2023, the minimum monthly salary to obtain or to extend a work permit has been increased significantly from SEK 13,000 to SEK 27,360

How can I stay in Sweden if I no longer meet the work permit threshold

The new salary threshold means that a lot of people in Sweden on work permits no longer qualify under the new rules. What other permits are there for people who want to stay in the country

Who will be fast-tracked for a Swedish work permit from next year

A new work permit system expected to come into force in 2024 will cut waiting times for some professions to just 30 days. Who will this include, and how long will you have to wait if you're applying for a job in a different industry

Swedish work permit overhaul ready 'by start of next year'

A planned overhaul of Sweden's work permit system, with the aim of promoting permits for highly-skilled non-EU citizens and cutting waiting times for some applicants to 30 days, will be ready by the start of 2024.

How To Move To Sweden In 2023

Introduced last year, the new job-seeker permit is designed to attract high-caliber professionals to Sweden.

Start-up work permit requirements published

The Swedish government has published eligibility requirements for its new start-up work permit.

What do we know so far about Swedens new talent visa

, Sweden is launching a new nine-month 'talent visa', which will allow some highly qualified individuals to get temporary residency while they look for jobs or plan to launch a business.

How will the new work permit law just passed in Sweden affect foreigners

The government's work permit overhaul, designed among other things, to reduce the number of talented foreign workers being deported due to minor paperwork issues.

New Swedish migration law makes permanent residency harder for refugees and visitors

The new rules see refugees given temporary rather than permanent residency in Sweden as a rule of thumb, while new arrivals must wait at least three years before they can apply to stay permanently in the country.

What does Swedens new migration law mean for residence permit-holders

Sweden's new migration law contains some important changes for people applying for permanent residency or who want to bring a family member over to Sweden.

Why bright minds from across the world are choosing to live in Stockholm

When it comes to achieving this balance, Stockholm offers a rare combination: its a global tech and start-up hub, a leader in sustainability, and big enough to make an international impact while remaining highly livable.

EXPLAINED: What Brits need to know about Swedens new post-Brexit bill

Sweden's parliament voted in favour of a key post-Brexit rights bill which would see British citizens and their families granted a new residence status.

How Americans can move to Sweden

Whether you want to move to Sweden for love, work or simply adventure, there are some hurdles to overcome first. Here's a look at the different ways you can move here as a USA citizen.