Apply

Have you prepared all the documents?

Be sure to provide complete information and attach all necessary documents. The Swedish Migration Agency prioritises complete cases.

See which documents you must attach under the “Important to know” tab

Requirements for applying in the e-service

To apply in the e-service, you must

  • be 18 years or older
  • have a valid email address
  • be able to pay the application fee with a payment card issued by Visa or Mastercard
  • be able to scan or photograph the documents you need to attach.

E-service for looking for work or starting a busi­ness

To the e-service

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If you cannot apply in the e-service, you must fill in the form:

Residence permit for highly qualified persons to look for work or start a business (265511) Pdf, 816.9 kB.

Submit your application

You must submit your application at a Swedish embassy or consulate-general in the country where you live. Remember to bring the documents you need to attach.

Not all Swedish embassies and consulates-general handle migration cases, so it is important to check which one you should contact:

More information to prepare for your visit, such as information about booking an appointment, can be found on the embassies’ website:

Swedish embassies and consulates-general External link.

You pay the application fee when you submit your application.

Once you have submitted your application, it will be sent to the Swedish Migration Agency.