The easy way to migrate to Sweden from Non-EU Country.
Are you a highly qualified individual seeking to work or start a business in Sweden,as an Indian IT employee. If so, you may be eligible for a residence permit that allows you to explore opportunities in Sweden. read the full post.
Before you read this, I want to highlight that this is the kind of resident permit that allows you to enter Sweden legally and search for work.
I highlighted the key rules, advantages and limitations of this work permit to search for a job.
The work permit may be granted for a minimum of three months and a maximum of nine months.
During this period, your family cannot join you in Sweden.
Requirements for a Residence Permit
To obtain a residence permit to look for work or start a business in Sweden, you must:
- have completed studies corresponding to an advanced level degree
- plan to seek employment or explore the possibilities of starting your own business
- be able to support yourself during the period for which you are applying for a permit and have money to cover the cost of your journey home
- have comprehensive health insurance valid for care in Sweden
- have a passport valid for the entire period you intend to be in Sweden
- currently be located outside of Sweden.
What Counts as an Advanced Level Degree?
For a degree to count as advanced level, it must correspond to
- a 60-credit Master’s degree or
- a 120-credit Master’s degree or
- a professional degree worth 60–330 credits or
- a postgraduate/PhD-level degree.
How to Apply
To apply for this residence permit, you need:
- digital copies of the pages in your passport that show your personal data, photo, signature, passport number, issuing country, period of validity, entry stamps and if you have permission to live in countries other than your country of origin. You must have a valid passport that is valid for the time that you will be in Sweden.
- digital copies of your examination certificate and official transcript of academic record that show the courses included in your education
- digital copies of bank statements or other documents showing that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during the period for which you are applying for a residence permit
- digital copies of documents showing that you have comprehensive health insurance that is valid for care in Sweden
- a digital copy of a signed letter of consent that gives the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) the right to contact higher education institutions in your home country to verify your educational documents
- the ability to pay any fee for the application by credit card or debit card.
For non-Swedish or English examination certificates and official transcripts, include authorized translations along with the originals. Ensure that important information like your name is clearly visible. A public translator must translate documents issued in another language into Swedish or English. Always attach a copy of the original document when providing a translated one.
You must demonstrate that you have bank assets equivalent to at least SEK 13,000 for each month for which you are applying for a residence permit, and have comprehensive health insurance that is valid for care in Sweden.
Ready to Apply?
If you meet these requirements, apply for a residence permit to seek employment or explore opportunities for starting your own business in Sweden. The Swedish Migration Agency will review your application and let you know if you are approved. Good luck on your new journey!
Since this resident permit is duration can be anwhere between 3 months and 9 months, I would recommend to start searching for your job before even you apply. Finding an IT job is relatively easy compare to other non IT jobs. It all requires planning, networking and knowing the recruiters across Industry and who is hiring. If you need a job search guidance, you can book my service here
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