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"name": "How do I apply for a Swedish residence permit?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "Here is the step-by-step process to apply for a Swedish residence permit:
Step 1: Determine your permit type
Step 2: Check your eligibility
Step 3: Gather all the required documents
Step 4: Complete the online application by uploading the required documents
Step 5: Pay the application fees
Step 6: Attend biometrics and interview
Step 7: Wait for processing
Step 8: If approved, receive the residence permit card"
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"name": "What are the requirements for a Sweden residence permit?",
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"text": "The main requirements for a Swedish residence permit are listed below:

Valid passport
Completed application form
Application fee payment
Proof of purpose of stay
Proof of financial means
Health insurance
Biometrics for the residence permit card
No restrictions on entering Sweden or the Schengen area."
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},{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What documents do I need to apply for a Sweden residence permit?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Here is the list of required document to apply for a Sweden residence permit:

A valid passport
Completed residence permit application form
Recent passport-sized photographs
Proof of purpose of stay
Proof of sufficient funds
Proof of health insurance
Receipt of application fee payment
Accommodation details
Biometric data"
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"name": "What is the processing time for a Sweden residence permit?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "The processing time for a Swedish residence permit can take several months, with an estimated 2-3 months for student permits and an average of 116 days for work permits. These times vary significantly based on the application type and the Swedish Migration Agency's workload."
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"name": "How much does a Sweden residence permit cost?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "The cost of a Swedish residence permit depends on the type of permit. Below are the approximate fees in INR:

Work Permit – ₹18,920
Work Permit, Family Member (Adult) – ₹12,900
Work Permit, Family Member (Child) – ₹6,450
Study Permit, Higher Education – ₹12,900
Permit to Live with Partner/Spouse – ₹17,200
Family Member of Student (Adult) – ₹12,900
Family Member of Student (Child) – ₹6,450
Long-term Resident Status (Adult) – ₹8,600
Long-term Resident Status (Child) – ₹4,300
Trainee / Internship in Education Context – ₹12,900
Au Pair Permit – ₹12,900"
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "How long is a Swedish residence permit valid?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The validity of a Swedish residence permit depends on the type. It is usually granted for a limited period, like one or two years for studies or work. Study permits can be up to two years at a time, while work permits are often valid for two years and can be extended later."
}
},{
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"name": "What are the financial requirements for a Sweden residence permit?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The financial requirements for a Swedish residence permit vary depending on the type of permit you are applying for. Below are the minimum amounts set by the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket):

Work Permit – SEK 27,360 per month
Study Permit – SEK 10,314 per month
Family Sponsor (self) – SEK 6,090 per month
Family Spouse/Partner – SEK 5,158 per month
Family Each Child – SEK 3,255 per month"
}
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I work in Sweden with a residence permit?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes, you can work in Sweden with a residence permit, but only if your residence permit explicitly allows you the right to work, such as a work permit. A general residence permit does not allow you to work; you must also have a work permit from the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket)."
}
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"name": "Can I bring my family on a Sweden residence permit?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes, you can often bring your family members to Sweden on a residence permit, provided you meet specific financial requirements to support them and other conditions are met, such as having a license for more than three months. The process is called family reunification; you must apply for a family member's residence permit."
}
},{
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"name": "What are common reasons for Sweden residence permit rejection?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Here are some of the common reasons for a Swedish residence permit rejection:

Incomplete applications
Insufficient proof of funds
False or inaccurate documentation
Unclear travel purpose
Lack of strong ties to the home country,
A criminal record
Previous visa violations.
Inadequate financial resources
Being considered a threat to security."
}
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