Sweden entrepreneur and start-up visa
1 current source-backed entrepreneur and start-up pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-15
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | A founder must run the Swedish business and own at least 51% of it, with enough business and personal funds; the residence permit is normally granted for up to two years. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Application fee (adult family member, startup) | 1,500 SEK | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Application fee (child, startup) | 750 SEK | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Application fee (startup) | 2,000 SEK | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 11 months | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Permanent residence after | 2 years | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Money to show | 200,000 SEK | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | The official business-permit page requires relevant industry and business experience, at least 51% ownership and crucial responsibility for the business; other financial and language conditions remain in the source. | Official source |
| Entrepreneur and start-up route | The Swedish Migration Agency states that a non-EU/EEA citizen will in most cases need a permit to work in Sweden when applying to run their own business. | Official source |