🇸🇪 Sweden · Artist Entertainer
Artists Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,061 |
| Minimum annual salary | €3,139 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €137 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Must have a valid passport
- Must have a monthly salary/wages of at least SEK 33,390
- Must have a power of attorney and attach it to the application
- Must have able to financially support your family
- Must have an income that allows you to financially support yourself and your family
- Must have an income that can cover housing costs and living expenses for yourself and your family members
- Must have left after paying your rent is
- Correctly made copies of each family member’s passport
- Birth record or birth certificate stating the names of the child’s parents
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/artists.html.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,061.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Visto de artista/atleta/entertainer = autorização temporária ligada ao contrato/engajamento/evento; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR=rota separada). not_applicable. Programa: You want to apply for a work permit to work as an artist in Sweden.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.