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Look for work after completing research

Who it's for: For people who finished research in Sweden and want to look for work or explore starting a business.

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 3 Nov 2026

Requirements at a glance

  • Money to show: SEK 9,700
  • Main fee: SEK 1,500
  • Family can join: Yes
  • Decision time: 1 months

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Look for work after completing research
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Main feeSEK 1,500—migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026
Money to showSEK 9,700—migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 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.

  • Money to showSEK 9,700Official wording
    “You must have at least SEK 9,700 per month.”
  • Main feeSEK 1,500Official wording
    “Employees: SEK 1,500. Adult family members: SEK 1,500 Children: SEK 750”
  • Family can joinYesOfficial wording
    “Your family can apply at the same time as you.”
  • Decision time1 monthsOfficial wording
    “Complete applications 75% of recently decided cases have been decided within: 1 months”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.

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