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Residence Permit for Athletes and Coaches
VisasSwedenResidence Permit for Athletes and Coaches
SwedenSweden•Europe
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Residence Permit for Athletes and Coaches

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

2,250 SEK

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

A work-based permit for professional athletes and coaches with a contract from a club affiliated with the Swedish Sports Confederation.

This permit is designed for professional athletes and coaches who have secured a position with a club affiliated with the Swedish Sports Confederation. It requires official certification of the role's importance to the sport's development and a minimum salary threshold. The permit is tied to the specific employer and allows for family reunification.

Fee Breakdown

Adult application fee
1,500 SEK
Child application fee
750 SEK

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Long-Term Resident Status
Sweden flagSweden

Long-Term Resident Status

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Signed contract with a club/association affiliated with the Swedish Sports Confederation

Certification from the Swedish Sports Confederation regarding the employment's importance

Salary at least 1/3 of the current price base amount

Customary health and accident insurance

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

235,200 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract

Certification from Swedish Sports Confederation

Proof of insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Leads to permanent residence
  • Family members eligible for permits

Worth Knowing

  • Restricted to specific employer
  • Salary threshold requirements
  • Lack of affiliation with Swedish Sports Confederation
  • Salary below 1/3 of price base amount

Application Process

1

Secure employment contract

2

Obtain certification from Swedish Sports Confederation

3

Submit application via Migrationsverket portal

4

Pay application fee

5

Provide biometrics

Application Forms

Migrationsverket Online ApplicationFill online

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