How to migrate to Sweden from India?

How to migrate to Sweden from India?

Sweden is regarded as the top immigration destination in Europe. Sweden welcomes around 100,000 expats every year. Around 7,480 Indians migrated to Sweden in 2023. Sweden offers an excellent job market worldwide that attracts skilled workers to migrate to Sweden.

 

Benefits of migrating to Sweden

Here are the benefits of migrating to Sweden:

 

• Avail free or low-cost education
• Excellent workplace environment
• Great Social benefits
• Excellent welfare system
• Can bring dependents after securing employment
• No point-based test
• No IELTS requirements
• NO age and No quota limit

 

List of Sweden Visas for Indians

Before migrating to Sweden, an individual must choose the type of Sweden visa they want to opt for:

 

• Sweden Tourist visa
• Sweden Student visa
• Sweden work visa
• Sweden family visa
• Sweden Work and Holiday Visa.
• Sweden Investment visa

 

Pathways to Settle in Sweden

The most common type of pathways to settle in Sweden are:

 

Travel to Sweden

The Sweden Tourist visa allows a non-EU/EEA citizen to visit the Schengen area for 90 days. This visa is short-term and valid for different purposes, such as business, family visits, tourism, medical, attendant weddings, etc. An individual can apply for a Sweden Tourist visa for a short-term visit to the Schengen area.

 

Study in Sweden

The Sweden Student visa is for applicants accepted by Sweden University and invited to study in Sweden for an extended period.  The student visa must be issued before entering the country. To study in Sweden, an individual must apply for a Swedish student visa.

 

Work in Sweden

A skilled professional who wants to work in Sweden can apply for different work visas. A skilled worker must apply for a work visa before entering the country. Once an applicant moves to Sweden with a work visa, he can apply for a residency permit. There are different types of Sweden Work visa:

 

• Intra-company Transfer
• Business visa
• EU Blue Card

 

Invest in Sweden

Sweden is considered the best country to invest in. A Swedish investment visa is issued to people or businesses that want to invest in Sweden. There are no restricted investments, and the minimum investment cost should be €100,000.

 

Migrate in Sweden with Family

A Sweden dependant visa allows skilled workers to sponsor family members, such as spouses, parents, or children, who want to join them in Sweden. The visa allows its holder to live, study, and work in Sweden for the duration of its validity.

 

Sweden Work and Holiday Visa

This visa pathway is for immigrants aged between 18 to 30 years can stay in Sweden for one year with a working holiday visa. This visa is offered to them to give them proper opportunities to explore life and culture in Sweden.

 

Eligibility criteria to apply for the Sweden Visa

Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for the Sweden visa:

 

• A valid passport
• Proof of nationality
• Proof of national identity
• Educational Qualifications
• Application form no: 161011
• Proof of funds

 

Sweden Visa processing time

Here are the processing times of different type of Sweden visa

Types of Sweden visa	Processing time
Sweden Tourist visa	15 working days.
Sweden Student visa	90 days
Sweden work visa	1-3 months.
Sweden family visa	1 year
Sweden Work and Holiday Visa.	1-3 months
Sweden Investment visa	3 weeks

 

Sweden Visa processing fees

Here are the processing fees of different type of Sweden visa’

Types of Sweden visa	Processing fees
Sweden Tourist visa	Rs.12878.82
Sweden Student visa	Rs 7,270.32
Sweden work visa	Rs. 7,199
Sweden family visa	Rs. 7,199
Sweden Work and Holiday Visa.	Rs. 12063.07
Sweden Investment visa	Rs. 7,199

 

Steps to apply for the Sweden Immigration

Below are the steps to apply for Sweden Immigration:

 

Step 1: Check your eligibility criteria

Step 2: Arrange all the requirements.

Step 3: Apply for the visa.

Step 4: Wait for the decision from the Home office

Step 5: Migrate to Sweden.

 

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