🇸🇪 Sweden · Student
Students who have found work — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,139 |
| Minimum annual salary | €3,139 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €201 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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/students-who-have-found-work.html.
- Typical processing: ~120 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,139.
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.
“your employer must have taken out health insurance, life insurance, industrial injuries insurance, and occupational pension insurance for you.”
“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: You have a residence permit to study at a university or university college in Sweden, have gotten a job, and now want to apply for a work pe”
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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.