Long-stay (Type D)
Sweden's national long-stay visa for stays over 90 days.
7 Swedish resources in this topic
Visa routes
- Work Permit (Employee)Visa route
A combined work-and-residence permit for a non-EU citizen who already holds a concrete job offer from a Swedish employer.
- EU Blue CardVisa route
A residence-and-work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals holding a Swedish job offer that meets a higher salary threshold.
- Self-Employed / Own Business Residence PermitVisa route
A residence permit for a non-EU entrepreneur who will run their own business in Sweden and can demonstrate the necessary experience and capital.
- Residence Permit for Higher Education StudiesVisa route
A residence permit for non-EU students admitted to full-time higher education in Sweden who can show they are able to support themselves.
- Researcher Residence PermitVisa route
A residence permit for non-EU researchers hosted by a Swedish research organisation approved by the Swedish Research Council.
- Residence Permit for Family Members (Family Reunification)Visa route
A residence permit for the spouse, partner and children of a person who lives and works or studies in Sweden.
- Residence Permit to Look for Work After Studies or ResearchVisa route
A residence permit letting graduates and researchers stay in Sweden to seek employment or start a business after completing their programme.