Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Work visas to Sweden for British citizens
Long-term visa, Sweden national visa for residence
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, business
, work
, other
, long stay
Work visas — what you need to know
Allows long-term residence to individuals from outside the EU/EEA who intend to work or conduct business in Sweden, either as employees, self-employed persons, researchers, interns, or in specialized fields such as sports, arts, or shipping. Applicants must have a valid job offer or business plan, meet professional and financial requirements, and provide a signed contract and insurance.
Visa validity period
from 1 year to 4 years
Fees
€140 - €200 (~$158 - ~$226)
Which work visas is best suited for you?
Standard employment visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 1 year to 2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€200 (~$226)
Self-employed visa
Eligible individuals
Businessman, professional
Visa validity period:
from 1 year to 2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$203)
Student employment visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 1 year to 2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€200 (~$226)
ICT visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 1 year to 3 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$203)
Researcher visa
Eligible individuals
Researcher
Visa validity period:
from 1 year to 4 years
Duration of stay:
4 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€140 (~$158)
Athlete or coach visa
Eligible individuals
Athlete, coach
Visa validity period:
from 1 year to 2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€140 (~$158)
Labour shortage visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 1 year to 2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€200 (~$226)
Artist visa
Eligible individuals
Artist, worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 1 year to 2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€140 (~$158)
Seaman visa
Eligible individuals
Seafarer, worker, professional
Visa validity period:
from 1 year to 2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€200 (~$226)