🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇸🇪 Sweden
Program
Sweden Self-Employed Residence Permit
Local Name
Uppehållstillstånd för egen företagare
Type
Freelancer
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
Residence permit for non-EU founders and self-employed operators who own and run at least 51% of a Swedish business and can support themselves for two years.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Savings Required
$18,000
Application Fee
$180
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
Extra per Dependent
$4,500
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Progressive municipal and national income tax
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
2 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
120–360 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Applicant must own at least 51% of the business, have relevant experience, established customer contacts or networks, and funds for operations. Official support requirement is SEK 200,000 for the applicant, SEK 100,000 for spouse, and SEK 50,000 per child for the first two years. Sweden has approved stricter citizenship rules due June 6, 2026, including an 8-year residence baseline and language/society knowledge requirements.
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