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* Price shown is for a 30 day trip to Sweden with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years
Sweden, the largest Nordic country, is a beautiful blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. It is known for its striking seasonal changes, with the long summer days of the midnight sun giving way to the enchanting darkness of the winter months. If you're an Indian citizen planning to work in Sweden, you'll need a Sweden work visa.
While applying for a Sweden work visa, information regarding types of visas, how to apply, fees, along with key facts about the country will come handy. Checkout the table below:
Key Facts | Information |
Capital | Stockholm |
Currency | Swedish krona (SEK 1 = INR 7.93) |
Language | Swedish |
Time Zone | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
Popular Tourist Destinations | Vasa Museum in Stockholm, Drottningholm Palace on the island of Lovö near Stockholm, Turning Torso skyscraper in Malmö |
Visa Processing Time | 4 months |
To apply for a Sweden visa, you will need to gather several important documents required for the Sweden work visa application. Here is a comprehensive list of the required documents:
Document | Description |
Application form | The application form needs to be completely filled |
Passport | Must be valid. Copies of the passport are required. |
Employment Contract | Offer from your Swedish employer. |
Power of attorney | If the applicant is represented by you. |
Payment receipt | Application fee payment receipt |
There are different Sweden work visa types depending on your job and duration of stay:
Type | Description |
Work Permit | For those with an employment offer in any sector. |
ICT Permit | For intra-corporate transfers within multinational companies. |
EU Blue Card | For highly qualified non-EU citizens earning a high salary. |
Note: In cases of employment that lasts less than three months, you require both a work permit and a visa. Moreover, employees in some fields may be exempted from work permit regulations.
Follow these steps to apply for your work visa:
The Sweden work visa fee structure is as follows:
Visa Type | Visa Fee |
Work Permit | SEK 2200 (INR 17,120.13) |
ICT Permit | SEK 2000 (INR 15,639.41) |
EU Blue Card | SEK 2000 (INR 15,639.41) |
Residence Permit | SEK 2200 (INR 17120.13) |
Special fees for specific occupations | Visa Fee |
Self-employed | SEK 2,000 (INR 15,639.41) |
Performer | SEK 1,500 (INR 11,729.55) |
Au pair | SEK 1,500 (INR 11,729.55) |
Professional athletes and coaches | SEK 1,500 (INR 11,729.55) |
Working holiday visa for young people | SEK 1,500 (INR 11,729.55) |
Researcher | SEK 1,500 (INR 11,729.55) |
Trainee (through international exchange programme or agreement) | SEK 1,500 (INR 11,729.55) |
Volunteer | SEK 1,500 (INR 11,729.55) |
Seek employment after completed research | SEK 1,500 (INR 11,729.55) |
Application for family members of persons applying for or holding a work permit | Visa Fee |
Adult | SEK 1,500 (INR 11,729.55) |
Child under the age of 18 | SEK 750 (INR 5864.78) |
Disclaimer: Visa fee as per the conversion rate of Swedish krona (SEK 1 = INR 7.93)
*Visa fee subject to exchange rate fluctuations
You can track your application status online through ‘My Page’ on the Swedish Migration Agency’s website. This feature allows you to see updates and receive notifications regarding your Sweden work visa status.
The step-by-step process for tracking the status of your Sweden work visa application using the "My page" online portal is as follows:
Logging In
Checking Your Application Status
Viewing Documents and Family Members
Checking the Decision
By following these steps, you can closely monitor the progress of your Sweden work visa application through the Migration Agency's online portal "My page".
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* Price shown is for a 30 day trip to Sweden with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years