- country
- Sweden
- eligibility
- For highly qualified non-EU/EEA professionals: higher education of at least 180 higher-education credits OR at least five years of relevant professional experience, plus a qualifying job offer/contract. Salary threshold SEK 52,000/month (as of 9 July 2025); from 1 June 2026 the floor is at least SEK 34,470/month (90% of the median salary). Comprehensive health insurance required from 1 June 2026.
- processing notes
- Initial card valid for at least 9 months and a maximum of 4 years (doubled from 2 years effective 1 June 2026). 75% of complete applications decided within ~1 month (incomplete: ~3 months). Application fee SEK 2,000 for employees (Japanese citizens exempt). Mobility to another EU country possible after 18 months in Sweden.