Sweden freelance visa.

The official page asks for: good experience in the industry and in running a business, relevant Swedish or English language skills, ownership of at least 51 percent of the business, a credible budget for the business, established customer contacts or networks and own money to run the business, not loans.

No set income figure for the first permit. Money to live on is shown as savings in a bank account (see savings). At least SEK 200,000 in a bank account in your name, to live on for two years. Add SEK 100,000 for a spouse and SEK 50,000 for each child. Extra own money is needed to run the business.

Up to two years, but never longer than your passport is valid. Yes, the permit can be extended. After two years with this permit you can apply for permanent residence.

SEK 2,000 for the main applicant, SEK 1,500 for each adult family member and SEK 750 for each child.

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. For people from outside the EU/EEA who want to run their own business in Sweden. You must run the business yourself and own at least 51 percent of it. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Sweden without this visa.

A spouse, partner and children under 18 can apply at the same time. Adult family members and children who turn 16 that year can work.

The permit is for running the business you applied with. The page says a permit holder can live and work in Sweden while the permit is valid.

Apply online or on paper, then visit a Swedish embassy or consulate-general in the country where you live. No official time for complete applications. 75% of incomplete ones were decided within 11 months.