Applications for residence- and work permits

Applications for residence- and work permits should be submitted to the Migration (Visa) Section at the Embassy of Sweden. It may take up to 10 months before you have a decision on your application.

Applications by reason of family ties should include,
where appropriate, supporting documents such as a
proof of personal registration for a reference person, birth certificates and marriage certificates.

Applications for work permits should include an offer of
employment.

Applications for residence permit by reason of studies
should include a proof of admission to a school or a
university in Sweden and a proof of sponsorship.

Please use the document on the right hand side of this
page.
 
Visa Section office hours:
Monday - Thursday  09.00 - 12.00

Visa Section telephone hours:
Monday - Thursday  13.00 - 14.00
Telephone: +256 (031) 226 20 06
 
Please also visit the site of the Swedish Migration
Board, www.migrationsverket.se, for more information on migration to Sweden and Swedish migration policy and
legislation.