SWEDEN JOB SEARCH VISA

IMMIGRATION

Sweden is one of the key destinations for the skilled professionals looking to live and work abroad. Earlier, Sweden was not issuing any permit to allow people to come to Sweden to find a job and setup their own business. However, in the month of June 2022, Swedish government has introduced a Residence permit for highly qualified persons to look for work or start a business, i.e. Sweden job seeker visa.

What is Sweden Job Seeker Visa?

This new Swedish visa allows people to seek for a job in Sweden. This job seeker visa will be valid for minimum 3 months; however, can be granted for a maximum of 9 months.

Key requirements for Sweden Job Seeker Visa.

To be eligible to apply for this permit, you:

• You must have an advanced degree (master’s degree, PhD, advanced vocational degree/professional degree).
• Have the intent of seeking job or looking into the possibility of starting your own business in Sweden
• Should be capable to support yourself money-wise during the whole residence period.
• Need to have a comprehensive health insurance.
• Must have a passport that is valid for the whole period of intended stay.
• Must be located outside of Sweden.

Since the skilled professionals in India enquire a lot about, Sweden work visa for Indian, therefore it is important to know about a key aspect regarding the document translation. If your examination certificate and official transcript are issued is not in either Swedish or English, get the same translated into Swedish or English through an authorized translator. Attach the copies of the original documents and the translated documents to your application. Paper application for Job seeker permit.

If you are not able to submit your application through e- service, you can rather fill in the form Residence permit for highly qualified persons to look for work or start a business.

• It is mentioned in the application as to which all documents you need to attach.
• The form mentions about the letter of consent to the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) to contact higher education institutions in your country to verify your educational documents. It is important that you attach the letter of consent to your application.
• You need to submit the form and attached documents at a Swedish embassy or consulate-general in your country of residence.
• If you are applying at an embassy or a consulate-general, pay the fee when handing in your application.

After you submit the application:
Once the applicant has submitted an application for a residence permit, the Swedish Migration Agency verifies the submitted application and documents and accordingly takes decision. The permit can be granted for a minimum of 3 months and for no more than 9 months.

Once you receive the approval:

• If you have received a permit for more than 3 months, you will get a residence permit card. The card is proof that you have an authorization to be in Sweden and comprises your fingerprints and a photo, apart from other details.
• If you need an entry visa to travel to Sweden, you should visit the Swedish embassy or consulate-general in your country of residence to be photographed and provide your fingerprints as soon as possible.
• Please contact the embassy or consulate-general prior to your visit.