Know Everything About The Sweden Post Study Work Visa in 2025

Students offer affordable education and great career opportunities. After the studies, the candidates will get good employment opportunities in Sweden. For this, the candidates will have to apply for various jobs, give interviews, and get job offers as per the Swedish collective agreement. The rate of employment in Sweden is around 67.9% as of 2022. The non-Eu citizens including Swiss citizens will need a work permit in Sweden. Check the below guide to learn more about Sweden’s post-study work visa.

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What is a Sweden Post-Study Work Visa?

Sweden post-study work visa is issued by the Swedish Migration Board and they can apply for this without leaving the country before their residence permit expires. This visa will allow the students to stay back in Sweden after completing their higher education. Foreign students will already have a residence permit for their studies so that they can apply to extend their residence permit to look for jobs and think of starting their businesses. A residence permit to seek employment will be granted only for 6 months. Once the candidates have received an employment offer they can apply for a work permit in Sweden which will allow them to work in Sweden.

How to Apply for a Sweden Post-Study Work Visa?

The application process is initiated by the employer or client who will send them the offer of employment. Check the steps below to apply for work visa in Sweden:

• Firstly, the candidates are required to get an offer of employment in Sweden by applying for a job.
• Secondly, the employer will initiate the application and wait for the email containing further steps to apply for the permit
• Submit the scanned or Xerox copies of the required documents along with the application. 
• The required application fees are to be submitted.
• The processing time will be shorter if all the documents and information are submitted correctly.
• The candidates will receive the decision of their application via mail.

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Eligibility Criteria for Sweden Post-Study Work Visa

Check below the eligibility criteria required to be satisfied to get a post-study work visa for Sweden:

• The candidates are required to have a valid passport
• They should have completed their higher education in Sweden or another EU country
• The most important requirement is to have an offer of employment by the employer in EU/EEA, Sweden, and Switzerland at least 10 days before the job offer is provided
• They must be offered wages per the Swedish collective agreement i.e at least 13000 SEK per month
• Insurance policies are also required as a part of their employment offer such as life insurance, occupational pension scheme, health insurance, and worker’s compensation insurance
• Power of Attorney must be nominated to represent the candidate

Documents Required for Sweden Post-Study Work Visa

Check below the list of documents to apply for a post-study work permit in Sweden:

• Copy of valid passport 
• Proof of completing higher education in Sweden
• Offer of employment 
• Proof of Accommodation
• Proof of intention to leave the country after the contract expires
• Valid medical insurance policy 
• Proof of sufficient funds to support themselves i.e a minimum of 8694 SEK per month

Cost of Sweden Post-Study Work Visa

Check below how much a work permit costs in Sweden after Master’s:

• Candidates who are applying for a ICT permit, EU Blue Card, work permit, extension of work permit or seasonal work, will have to pay 2000 SEK for the application.
• Special fees have to be paid for occupations such as performer, athlete, coach, researcher, trainee, volunteer, and working holiday visa which is around 1500 SEK.
• It is to be noted that the application fee is non-refundable and can be paid online using a credit card, at the embassy or consulate-general.

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How to Apply for a Work Permit in Sweden?

You can apply for a work permit while you are on a residence permit. The application for a work permit must be sent before your current residence permit expires. To get a work permit, you must secure a job during the validity period of your post-study work permit. The application process for a work permit is as follows:

• The employer sends you an employment contract, and applies for a work permit on your behalf 
• Thereafter, you will receive an email stating the information submitted by your employer. You need to verify the same. The email will also consist of the details of the application process.
• You will have to submit documents for the work permit. This includes documents like passport, photographs, etc.
• The Migration Agency will verify your eligibility for the permit, and issue you a work permit after the processing time is complete 
• Those who are going to stay for longer than 3 months will get a residence card issued in their name.
• Those who need an entry visa need to get the same by visiting the Embassy/Consulate of Sweden in their home country.
• Thereafter, you can work in Sweden fo the duration of your permit validity.

What is the Cost of Work Permit in Sweden?

The cost of a work permit in Sweden is provided below. It must be noted that special fees are charged for certain occupations. Therefore, we have provided the work permit cost of these occupations as well:

Particulars	Work Permit Cost
Sweden work permit (general)	SEK 2,200
Performer (special fees)	SEK 1,500
Self-employed  (special fees)	SEK 2,000
Professional athletes and coaches (special fees)	SEK 1,500
Au pair (special fees)	SEK 1,500
Working holiday visa for young people (special fees)	SEK 1,500
Volunteer (special fees)	SEK 1,500
Trainee  (special fees)	SEK 1,500
Seek job after completing research (special fees)	SEK 1,500
Researcher (special fees)	SEK 1,500

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