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Self-employment Residence Permit
SwedenEntrepreneurmedium confidence
Sweden's Self-employment Residence Permit allows non-EU nationals to run their own business with a viable plan and sufficient capital.
Investment
SEK 2000 application fee
Processing
6 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
57%
How popular is this programme?
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Demand score5/100
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Key Details
Leads to PRYes
PR after2.0 years
Dual citizenshipNo
Remote workNo
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes
Stay Requirements
Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew
medium confidenceHighlights
- Allows non-EU nationals to start a business
- Requires a viable business plan
- Leads to permanent residency
- Processing time of 6 months
- Minimum stay of 183 days per year
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
- No dual citizenship. You may have to give up your current citizenship to naturalise.
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What could change
Changes in immigration policy could affect business opportunities.
Tax Notes
Sweden has a progressive tax system with a top marginal rate of 57% on income.