Sweden issues a visa to travel to Sweden and work without a pre-arranged contract

The Sweden work-search visa allows non-EU professionals to stay in Sweden for up to 12 months to explore the job market or start a business. It enables legal residence for up to one year with no pre-arranged job contract required, provided the applicant has a recognised university degree or professional experience and can self-fund during the stay.

Up to 12 months of legal residence in Sweden to search for a job or start a business, with access to the country’s infrastructure and healthcare while staying; opportunity to apply for longer-term residence after securing employment or a business.

Open to professionals from outside the European Union who hold a recognised university qualification or have relevant professional experience and can support themselves financially during the stay.

Apply online through the Swedish Migration Agency website with supporting documents as required.