Sweden

Sweden combines a highly innovative economy with political stability, strong public services and an exceptional quality of life. Stockholm’s technology and startup community, advanced manufacturing and leadership in sustainability make it attractive to experienced entrepreneurs.

Sweden Golden Visa

Sweden does not offer a conventional Golden Visa or passive Residency by Investment program. Buying property, purchasing fund units or making a passive investment in a Swedish company does not provide an automatic right to residence. For European residency through investment, consider the Portugal Golden Visa or Italy Investor Visa.

Sweden Business Residence Permits

Sweden does not offer a standalone Investor Visa. However, experienced entrepreneurs may apply for residence to establish and actively operate a Swedish business. Highly qualified applicants may also obtain a short-term permit to explore starting a business in Sweden.

Sweden Self-Employed Residence Permit:

This visa is for individuals who plan to start and operate a business in Sweden. Applicants must own at least 51% of the company and hold responsibility for its operation. They must show at least SEK 200,000 (€18,000) for their own support, plus SEK 100,000 (€9,000) for a spouse and SEK 50,000 (€4,500) for each accompanying child.

Highly Qualified Persons Permit

Applicants with a qualification equivalent to a master’s degree may apply for a permit of up to nine months to explore employment or starting a business in Sweden. They must show at least SEK 13,000 (€1,200) for each month. If they establish a qualifying business, they may apply from Sweden for the self-employed residence permit.

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Sweden Citizenship by Investment

Sweden does not offer Citizenship by Investment, and company or fund investment does not create a direct right to a Swedish passport. Naturalisation now generally requires eight years of habitual residence, together with identity, self-sufficiency, Swedish language, knowledge of Swedish society, good conduct and other eligibility requirements.For direct citizenship, consider Grenada Citizenship by Investment.

Sweden Passport Strength and Ranking

If Sweden were to offer a Citizenship by Investment program, one of the attractions for applicants would be its passport. The Swedish passport is one of the world’s strongest. Sweden ranks 16th out of 199 passports in the La Vida Passport Value Index and provides access to 213 of the world’s 227 destinations through visa-free entry, visa on arrival, eTA or eVisa arrangements. This covers 99.4% of global GDP and 99.6% of the worldwide visitor market.