Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Seasonal work visa in Sweden for Chinese citizens
Seasonal work visa — what you need to know
Seasonal work is a fixed-term employment for work that can only be carried out during a certain part of the year due to weather and other natural changes. The applicant must provide a signed contract, proof of an appropriate standard of housing, comprehensive health insurance and the required level of proficiency in Swedish if necessary for work.
Eligible individuals:
- Seasonal worker
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 3 months to 4 months. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*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
Temporary work visas