Sweden is the seventh-richest country in the world in terms of GDP per capita and therefore, residents and citizens experience a very high quality of life. Sweden is an export-oriented mixed economy with a resource base of timber, hydropower and iron. The Swedish economy is characterized by a large, knowledge-intensive and export-oriented manufacturing sector and an increasing business service sector.
BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:
- Live and work in one of the highest rated countries for quality of life
- Visa Free travel to 178 countries including Schengen countries
- Free colleges and universities
- Decentralized health care financed mainly via taxes
PROGRAM SUMMARY
SELF-EMPLOYMENT VISA
| INVESTMENT AMOUNT | NO MINIMUM INVESTMENT (Discretionary by Immigration Officers) |
|---|---|
| INVESTMENT TYPE |
New Business
|
| SPOUSE | Yes |
| CHILDREN | Yes (Under 18 years of age) |
| PARENTS | No |
| PROCESSING TIME | 12 to 36 months |
| PHYSICAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | 5 years continuous |
| LENGTH OF STATUS RECEIVED | 1 year renewable |
| PERMANENT RESIDENCY | After 6 years on Self-Employment Visa |
| CITIZENSHIP | After 1 year of Permanent Residency |
| SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | Proof of Sufficient Funds to support. Significant experience in industry or field of business. Experience running a business. Services/goods sold are/will be produced in Sweden. Business plans which are financially viable. |
| NATIONALITY DISQUALIFICATIONS | No |
| DUAL CITIZENSHIP | Yes |