The documents required to apply for a Sweden residence permit are given below:
- General Documents (for all applicants):
- Valid passport (with copies of all relevant pages).
- Completed residence permit application form.
- Proof of payment of the application fee.
- Recent passport-size photographs (as per embassy specifications).
- Work Permit Applicants:
- Signed employment contract from a Swedish employer.
- Details of salary, insurance, and employment conditions.
- Trade union statement (often arranged by the employer).
- Proof of qualifications or relevant work experience (if required for the job).
- Student Residence Permit Applicants:
- Official letter of admission from a recognized Swedish university.
- Proof of tuition fee payment (if required before application).
- Bank statements showing sufficient funds to cover living costs.
- Health insurance coverage (if not automatically included in the program).
- Family Residence Permit Applicants:
- Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, partnership registration, or child’s birth certificate).
- Sponsor’s documents showing adequate housing in Sweden.
- Sponsor’s proof of income/maintenance ability.
- Consent documents if one parent remains abroad (for children).