Look for work after completing your studies in Sweden
Who it's for: For people who finished higher education 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 6 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: No
- Money to show: SEK 10,656
- Main fee: SEK 1,500
- Family can join: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 1,500 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 6 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | SEK 10,656 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 6 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.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“You must be planning to look for work or investigate the possibilities for starting your own business”
Money to showSEK 10,656Official wording
“at least SEK 10,656 per month, if you applied in 2026”
Main feeSEK 1,500Official wording
“Adults: SEK 1,500”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“Your family can apply at the same time as you.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; 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.
All visa types in Sweden
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Sweden visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.