Immigration to Sweden

Sweden is a global leader in the mobile telecoms sector. There is need for skilled telecoms engineers, but many are deterred by Sweden's very high tax rates. it is possible to avoid these taxes by limiting your or your employee's stay in Sweden to no more than 180 days in a year.

Visa

Citizens from many countries are permitted to come and visit Sweden for up to three months without a permit.but, The visitor must have a valid passport document and money to live on in Sweden and to pay his fare expenses. African and Asian countries citizens need to have a special permit, a visa, to entre Sweden. They apply for visas at Swedish diplomatic missions (meaning a Swedish embassy or consulate) in their home country.Visa questions are decided by the diplomatic missions. Otherwise the decision is made by the Immigration Board. A visa can be issued for 90 days residence per application.

Work permits

Citizens of countries outside the Nordic area and the EU/EEA area wishing to work in Sweden have to obtain a work permit before coming here. In order to obtain a work permit they must, among other things, have a written offer of employment in Sweden. They apply for a work permit through a Swedish diplomatic mission in their country of origin or residence. Permit applications are decided by the Immigration Board, usually after consulting the county labour board.

Residence permits

non citizens wishing to stay in Sweden for more than three months must have to obtain a residence permit. this has to be obtained and entered in the alien's(non citizen) passport before he or she comes to Sweden.

Residence permits are applied for through a Swedish diplomatic mission in the applicant´s country of orgin or residence. Permit applications are decided by the diplomatic mission or the Immigration Board. A permit may be either fixed-term or permanent. Both types entitle the bearer to re-enter Sweden after visiting another country. The holder of a residence permit does not require a visa.

Permanent residence permits

permanent residence holder does not need a work permit. He is entitled to live here indefinitely and without a passport, but he must have a passport in order to enter Sweden. The permit is valid as long as he remains domiciled in Sweden. His permanent residence permit will be revoked by the Immigration Board if he leaves Sweden and in certain other special cases.

A permanent residence permit cannot be granted to a person living here temporarily, e.g. as a visiting student or trainee.

Family migration

For people with partners and children, moving from one country to another is never a simple task. Swedish law takes this into account, making it possible for family members to receive work and residence permits for the duration of your stay. This opportunity is so far unique to Sweden.

Your immediate family members may be granted a work or residence permit in combination with your permit. Husbands, wives or registered domestic partners who submit a legal document proving the relationship are eligible for a permit, as well as children up to the age of 21.

If your employment lasts for more than six months, any of these family members may be granted a work and residence permit for the same duration as your stay. This means that you can pursue your career accompanied by your family. With the opportunity to live, work and study, your family is also free to fully participate in the Swedish society from the day they arrive.

If you would like to make an application under this immigration category or would like to speak with us regarding your eligibility for this program please call North American Immigration services(india)pvt.Ltd. during office hours Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm at 91-11-4160 5455 / 4160 5456, 91-93122 33065. Other query must be sent to visainfo@vsnl.net / visainfo_1998@yahoo.com.