Last updated 4 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Other ties to Sweden visa to Sweden for Canadian citizens
Long-term visa, Sweden national visa for residence
Other ties to Sweden visa — what you need to know
Allows long-term residence to individuals who have previously held a permanent residence permit in Sweden or have Swedish ancestry and want to move to Sweden. The applicant must show ties to Sweden by having spent lengthy periods in the country, having Swedish education, or through knowledge of the Swedish language.
Eligible individuals
Person having strong ties to Sweden
How does this visa work?
What documents are required to apply for the visa?
What must be prepared?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
What additional documents may be required?
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Temporary residence permit
Category
Other ties to Sweden visa
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