🇸🇪 Sweden · Job seeker
Job Seeker Permit (After Research) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €883 |
| Proof of savings | €883 |
| Education | masters |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €137 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Documents
- Must have a valid passport
- Must have completed your research
- Must have planning to look for work or investigate the possibilities for starting your own business
- Must have at least SEK 9,700 per month
- Must have comprehensive health insurance
- Must have granted a residence permit after completing research, and your family must have valid passports
- 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/look-for-work/look-for-work-after-completing-research.html.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €883.
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.
Minimum monthly income
Proof of savings
“You must have at least SEK 9,700 per month.”
Education
“You must have completed your research”
Health insurance
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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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 2026-06-20.