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Self-Employment Permit 2026

The Self-Employment Permit is Sweden’s residence permit for people who run their own business and can show it is viable and self-supporting. GoBroad tracks Sweden visa policy changes to this route in real time and lists visa-sponsored jobs from employers who hire international and Indian professionals, so you can act the moment something changes.

Sponsorship

Self (own business)

Requires

Viable, self-supporting business

Duration

Renewable

Who the Self-Employment Permit is for

Founders & self-employed professionals
Consultants with Swedish clients
Entrepreneurs relocating a business

Countries offering the Self-Employment Permit

Frequently asked questions

What is the Self-Employment Permit?

Self-Employment Permit is Sweden’s residence permit for people who run their own business and can show it is viable and self-supporting. Applicants must show relevant experience, capital and a business that can support them in Sweden.

Does the Self-Employment Permit lead to visa-sponsored jobs?

GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored roles and tracks Sweden updates for this route, so you can find employers hiring under it and check take-home salary in INR before applying.

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