Sweden Residence Permit from Dubai - A Complete Guide

A Sweden Residence permit allows foreign nationals from non-EU/EEA countries the legal access to reside, work, and study in Sweden for more than 3 months. Sweden offers different residence permits for employment, studies, and family reunification.

• Legal access to live, work, and study in Sweden
• “NO” age limit
• Avail healthcare, social security, and education services
• “NO” requirement of IELTS/TOEFL 
• Issued around 92,000 residence permits last year 
• Apply for permanent residence after 4 years
• Qualify for Swedish citizenship after 5 years of residency

Why Choose Sweden for Immigration?

Migrating to Sweden from Dubai could open doors to new opportunities, including benefits such as a high standard of life, visa-free travel, and the opportunity to work in an environment backed by innovation and sustainability. 

Here are some of the reasons why you should immigrate to Sweden from Dubai:

• 500,000 job vacancies
• It has a GDP of $638.78 billion
• Issued 27,009 residence permits for employment last year 
• 67.7% employment rate
• Allows job search and to set up your business

Benefits of Sweden Residence Permit

• Live, work, and study in Sweden for the duration of your permit
• Work in Sweden without having to apply for a separate work permit
• Benefit from the healthcare and social security services
• Get visa-free travel to 28 countries
• Offers a pathway to permanent residency in Sweden
• Can apply for citizenship upon eligibility

Types of Sweden Visa for UAE Residents

Sweden offers two different types of visas for UAE residents: the Type C visa and the Type D visa. A Type C visa allows shorter stays of up to 90 days, while a Type D visa allows longer stays of more than 90 days.

The table below has details of the Sweden visa types for UAE residents:

Visa Type	Purpose	Duration
Schengen visa (Type C)	Allows short-term stays for up to 90 days for reasons such as family visits, tourism, business activities, or events.	90 days
National long-stay visa (Type D)	Allows longer stays of more than 90 days for reasons such as employment, studies, or family reunification.	12 months

Sweden Visa Requirements from Dubai

The requirements to apply for a Sweden visa from Dubai are as follows:

• An original and valid passport
• A fully-filled application form no. 161011
• Evidence of your legal stay in Dubai, UAE (if required)
• Evidence of educational qualifications
• Proof of funds
• Medical insurance
• Other documents, depending on your purpose of visiting Sweden

Sweden Residence Permit Fees and Processing Time

Given below are the details of the application fees and processing time for a Sweden Residence permit:

Sweden Residence Permit Fees

The Sweden Residence permit fees from Dubai may cost around SEK 1,000 to SEK 2,000. However, the standard residence permit fee for adults is around SEK 2,000 and SEK 1,000 for applicants under 18.

Applicant	Fee
Adults	SEK 2,000
Applicants below 18 years of age	SEK 1,000

Sweden Residence Permit Processing Time

The processing time for a Sweden residence permit from Dubai may take around 4-12 months, depending on the residence permit you are applying for. The processing time for a Swedish residence permit may also take longer, depending on the application and documents submitted.

The table below has details of the Sweden Residence permit processing time:

Type of Residence Permit	Processing Time
Residence permit for studies	Up to 90 days
Residence permit for employment	Up to 4 months
Residence permit for Family Reunification	Up to 9 months

How to Apply for a Sweden Residence Permit from Dubai?

You can follow the steps given below to apply for a Sweden Residence permit from Dubai:

Step 1: Decide on the type of Residence permit

The first step is to determine the type of residence permit you want to apply for, whether for studies, employment, family reunification, or other reasons.

Step 2: Arrange the residence permit requirements

You must then arrange the documents required for a residence permit as per the checklist.

Step 3: Apply for a residence permit

You can apply online through the official website or offline at the local Swedish embassy in your native country.

Step 4: Fee payment

The next step would be to complete the application fee payment.

Step 5: Await the status

You can now wait for a decision from the officials regarding your residence permit applications.

How can Y-Axis help you for your Sweden Visa Application?

As the leading visa and overseas immigration consultant in the UAE, Y-Axis has been providing unbiased and personalized immigration assistance for more than 25 years. Our team of immigration and visa experts will assist you with the complete Sweden visa application process. We can assist you with the following:

• Complete guidance with Sweden Immigration
• Assistance with the documentation and application filing process.
• Review your paperwork before submission
• Curated counseling about the right type of Sweden residence permit for you based on your profile

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