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Fees
You must pay a fee when you apply for a Swedish residence permit and/or a work permit.
You must pay the fee, regardless of where you apply for your permit. The fee will not be refunded, regardless of whether your application is granted or rejected.
Since 15 June 2011 the Swedish Migration Board does no longer accept cash payment. If you cannot pay with a credit card you will receive a paying-in slip when you submit your application in person.
| Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Work permit* | SEK 2,000 |
| Extension of work permit in the same occupation or with the same employer* | SEK 1,000 |
| Residence permit for the self-employed and extension for self employed | SEK 2,000 |
| Residence permit for visiting researchers | SEK 1,000 |
* If you apply for a work permit for more than three months you also need to apply for a residence permit. You do not need to pay any extra fee for this.
| Avgift | |
|---|---|
| Adult | SEK 1,000 |
| Child (under the age of 18 years) | SEK 500 |
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Adult | SEK 1,000 |
| Child under the age of 18 | SEK 500 |
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Adult | SEK 1,000 |
| Child under the age of 18 | SEK 500 |
Payment for application at embassy or consulate
If you apply for a residence permit at an embassy or consulate, you pay the fee when you apply. The Migration Board and Swedish missions abroad do not adhere to exactly the same fee regulations. Further information can be obtained from the embassy or consulate to which you are submitting your application.
Payment on the Migration Board's website
If you apply on our website you must pay the fee at the same time as you apply. You can pay with credit cards or directly via certain Swedish Internet banks. For more information, we refer to our electronic applications.
Application to extend a permit
You pay either in person at one of the Migration Board´s permit units or via plusgiro. If you pay via plusgiro, it is important to state the first and last names of the person to whom the application fee relates as well as their personal ID number and/or case number in the "Message to payment recipient [Meddelande till betalningsmottagaren]" box. If the fee is for several persons, then you must state all relevant personal ID numbers and/or case numbers.
Plusgiro number
The number of the Migration Board's plusgiro account for work and residence permits is 95 78 46-9. This postgiro account is also for family members of those who are applying for or who already have these permits.
State on your application form the method by which you paid the fee. Also state the date on which you paid it and enclose the receipt.
Exceptions
Not all applicants are required to pay the application fee. The following persons may apply for a residence and/or work permit without paying a fee:
- Citizens of Japan
Page updated: 2011-12-08
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