Self-employed people
Who it's for: For people who want a residence permit to run their own business 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 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Money to show: SEK 200,000
- Main fee: SEK 2,000
- Family can join: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 2,000 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | SEK 200,000 | — | 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
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Money to showSEK 200,000Official wording
“you need to have at least SEK 200,000 in a bank account in your name”
Main feeSEK 2,000Official wording
“Employees/self-employed people: SEK 2,000.”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“If your family will be accompanying you, they can apply at the same time.”
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; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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