Residence Permit for Research
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Approximately 1-4 months
- Fee
- SEK 2,200
- Validity
- Duration of the research project; renewable
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Residence permit for researchers invited by a research principal approved by the Swedish Research Council. Must have a doctorate or be eligible to start a doctoral programme. Must devote at least 50% of working hours to research. A hosting agreement with the research principal is required. The research principal organization must be approved by the Swedish Research Council. Different from the doctoral studies permit as this is for post-doctoral and established researchers.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens conducting research in Sweden.
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Employment
Must have a doctorate or be eligible to start a doctoral programme. Must devote at least 50% of working time to research. Must have a hosting agreement with a Swedish Research Council-approved research principal.
Required status: Doctorate or doctoral eligibility; hosting agreement with approved research principal
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Financial
Minimum SEK 9,700 per month for living expenses.
Minimum funds: SEK 9,700 per month
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment via Swedish Migration Agency e-service; Amount: SEK 2,200
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Research proposal
Must be peer reviewed: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain hosting agreement from Swedish Research Council-approved research principal. Gather passport, qualification documents, and financial proof.
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Online application
Apply through the Swedish Migration Agency's e-service.
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Fee payment
Pay SEK 2,200 application fee.
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Document submission
Present passport and documents at Swedish embassy/consulate.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, approximately 1-4 months.
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Visa collection
Receive residence permit card upon approval.