Work permit through employer sponsorship (salary threshold ~SEK 27,360/month). Self-employment visa. Startup visa. Permanent residency after 4 years. Naturalization after 5 years. No formal language requirement for citizenship but recommended. Large Indian IT community in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Skilled worker pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship in Sweden.
Secure Job Offer or Qualify
Obtain qualifying employment or meet points threshold
~3 monthsApply for Work Visa
Submit work visa or skilled worker application
~3 monthsWork and Reside
Work in Sweden for the qualifying period
~48 monthsApply for Permanent Residency
Submit PR application after qualifying period
~6 monthsStockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo, Lund
Spotify, Ericsson, Volvo, IKEA, Klarna