Residence permit to look for work or start a business (highly qualified) (Uppehållstillstånd för att söka arbete eller starta näringsverksamhet)
Residence permit to look for work or start a business (highly qualified) is a residence route in Sweden (Imprenditore). Completed advanced-level (master's/PhD) degree; 3–9 months; bank funds SEK 13,000 per month applied for + return ticket money; comprehensive health insurance. Can then switch to self-employed/work permit in Sweden. Family fees low confidence. Fee ≈SEK 1,500 (+1,500 adult / 750 child for family).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Taxed only if becoming resident (>6 months); worldwide income then.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Imprenditore |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 320 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | CHF 3'330 |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | — |
| Cittadinanza | — |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | Holders of a master's-level (advanced) degree |
| Imposte | Taxed only if becoming resident (>6 months); worldwide income then. |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.