Destination guide

Moving to Sweden

The skilled-migration routes to Sweden, how welcoming it is to immigrants, and where to start, all from public and official sources.

How welcoming is Sweden?

Three bars from public data, shown as ranges with their source and year. We never show fake precision.

Policy & rightshigh · MIPEX 2020 2020

83–89 / 100 · How the law treats immigrants (MIPEX)

Expat welcomemedium · InterNations Expat Insider 2024 2024

1–19 / 100 · How welcomed newcomers feel (InterNations)

Integration outcomesmedium · OECD Settling In 2023 2023

61–69 / 100 · Employment & integration (OECD)

Visa & immigration routes

Sweden Work Permit (arbetstillstånd) for employees

Work / Career · roadmap available

Official →

Residence Permit for Studies at Higher Education (uppehållstillstånd för studier)

Study · roadmap available

Official →

Residence permit to live with a partner or family member in Sweden (family reunification / "Anknytning")

Family / Join someone · roadmap available

Official →

Tolerance data is from public sources (MIPEX, InterNations Expat Insider, OECD), shown with year and confidence. Route details link to the official Sweden government portals. This is general information to help you plan, not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration professional.

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