Residence permit to look for work
Who it's for: People who want a residence permit to look for work in Sweden.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Minimum education: Master's degree
- Money to show: SEK 13,000
- Main fee: SEK 2,200
- Family can join: Some family members
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 2,200 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | SEK 13,000 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Minimum educationMaster's degreeOfficial wording
“You must have completed studies corresponding to a second-cycle qualification”
Money to showSEK 13,000Official wording
“This means that 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.”
Main feeSEK 2,200Official wording
“Fee: SEK 2,200.”
Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
“You have completed your research and now want to apply for a residence permit to look for work or explore the possibilities of starting your own business in Sweden. Your family can apply at the same time as you.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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