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Post-study job-search or business permit

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

People who have completed higher education studies in Sweden, or who completed mobility studies in another EU country and had a residence permit to complete parts of their education in Sweden, and want to look for work or explore starting their own business.

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What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the achievements or evidence that establish the required level.

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  • Searched the captured post-study page (f3c9c8ee51f1eba6.txt, one paragraph) and related pages for any recognition or evidence requirement of the post-study permit; none found.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm whether an employer, nominator or official endorsement is required.

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  • Searched the captured post-study page (f3c9c8ee51f1eba6.txt, one paragraph) and related pages for any endorsement requirement of the post-study permit; none found.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The permit is for looking for work or investigating the possibilities of starting one's own business in Sweden. Family members (spouses, registered partners, cohabiting partners and children under 18) can apply at the same time; if granted, adult family members and children who will turn at least 16 during the current year are permitted to work. The official source does not state whether the holder may work during the permit or change to another permit from within Sweden.

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  • The official source does not state whether the holder may work during the permit or change to another permit from within Sweden.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

A holder of a permit to look for work after completing studies in Sweden can apply for the work permit for students who have found work. The official source does not state the duration or renewability of this permit.

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  • The captured pages do not state the duration or renewability of the post-study permit itself.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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