RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT

Requisite Documents for Residence and Work Permit

• Requirements for Residence Permit for Students
• Requirements for Residence Permit for Co-Applicants
• Requirements for application for work permit
• Requirements for a residence permit-Adult
• Requirements for a residence permit-Children Under 18
• Requirements for a Work Permit(AU PAIR)

• 2 sets duly completed application forms (Form MIGR 105031).
• 2 sets of Questionnaire A – first time applicant – Appendix for Application for residence permit for students and doctoral students, MIGR 105031.
• 2 sets of Appendix D (Family appendix for applicants).
• 2 passport size colour photographs, full face, white background, no more than 3 months old. Do not staple the photos to the application form.
• Valid passport + two photocopies of bio data, endorsements and extensions pages. Passport must be valid for entire study period.
• Original Letter of Acceptance issued by the University/College in Sweden.
• Original birth certificate issued by the Health and Sanitary Dept. of the city corporation/Pouroshova/Union councillor as appropriate in the Govt. prescribed format. Official translations in English are required + 2 photocopies of the translations.
• A certificate of leave of absence/educational leave (where relevant) - original + photocopy.
• Original educational certificates/degrees, transcripts and diplomas with 2 sets of photocopies.
• Originals + two sets photocopies of your own Bank Statements . Applicant is requested to show proof of financial support for the entire planned study period. You are required to show a minimum of SEK 7300 per month for 10 months in a year.
• Admission letter from University/College in Sweden (original + photocopy). Study should be full time.
• Medical Insurance for students - Students applying for residence permit for less than one year from 01st of March 2007 will need a medical insurance covering costs for urgent and other kinds of health care, hospitalization and costs for trips back home for medical reasons. is requirement will be applicable on students applying for residence permit after the date in question.
• At least one set of the photocopies have to be certified by the Notary Public.

Note: All legal documents must be translated in English. All the supporting documents including the legal documents mentioned above have to be submitted in two sets of photocopies. One set of the photocopies have to be certified first by the First class Magistrate and then attested by the Consular section of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The application is forwarded to the Migration Board in Sweden for decision.

The application must be submitted at least 6 - 8 weeks before the estimated date of arrival in Sweden

Requirements for Co-Applicants To Students/Doctoral Students

• 2 sets duly completed application forms (MIGR 105031).
• 2 set of Appendix D (Family appendix for applicant).
• 2 passport size colour photographs, full face, white background, no more than 3 months old. Do not staple the photos to the application form.
• Valid passport + two photocopies of bio data, endorsements and extensions pages. Passport must be valid for the whole intended stay .
• Original and 2 photocopies of birth/marriage/divorce/or death certificates. Official translations in English are required + 2 photocopies of the translations.
• For children a certificate from school granting leave of absence (original + photocopy).
• For spouse (if employed) letter from employer granting leave of absence.
• Proof that spouse is a student in Sweden.
• One must be able to show adequate means of support. The current required subsistence amount is SEK 3500 per month for spouse/domestic partner and SEK 2100 per month for each minor child.
• Accommodation should be arranged for in Sweden.

Note: All legal documents must be translated in English. All the supporting documents including the legal documents mentioned above have to be submitted in two sets of photocopies. One set of the photocopies have to be certified first by the First class Magistrate and then attested by the Consular section of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The application is forwarded to the Migration Board in Sweden for decision.

 The application must be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to departure to Sweden.



Requirements for application for work permit

• 2 sets of application forms (Form MIGR 103031) duly completed and signed.
• 2 sets of Appendix D (Family appendix for applicant)
• 2 recent passport size colour photographs, full face, with white background (no more than 3 months old). Do not staple the photos to the application form.
• Valid passport along with 2 photocopies of relevant pages in passport (bio data, endorsements and extension pages). Passport must be valid for the whole period of working .
• Original and 2 photocopies of birth/marriage certificates. If divorced or widow/widower submit original legal document. Official translations in English are required + 2 photocopies of the translations.
• Written offer of employment (Form AMS PF 1704) which your employer in Sweden can obtain via the National Labour Market Board’s web site ams.se. After approval from the Country Labour Board your employer must send the form to you so that you can enclose it with your application.
• You must be fully prepared to leave Sweden when your term of employment is over.

• 2 sets of Application for RP,AP,TD – (form – 115021).
• 2 sets of Appendix D (Family appendix for applicant)
• Original passport. Passport must be valid for at least two years.
• 2 recent passport size photographs in colour, full face, white background(no more than 3 months old). Do not staple the photos to the application form. .
• Birth certificate issued by the City Corporation or Pourashava (original + 2 photocopies). Translations in English is required + 2 photocopies of the translations.
• Marriage Certificate in English, Nikahnama in English and Nikahnama in Bangla (originals + 2 photocopies). The documents have to be issued by the respected Kazi Office.
• If divorced or widow/widower submit legal document (original + 2 photocopies). Translations in English are required + 2 photocopies of the translations.
• 2 copies from the Swedish Population register (Personbevis) showing the marital status of the reference person.
• 2 copies of reference person’s passport.
• Parents joining children must produce 2 copies of birth certificate (original and translation in English) of sponsoring child in Sweden.
• A signed Power of attorney provided by the Embassy.

1. Valid passport and previous passport/s if any plus photocopies of the bio-data page, extension/alteration pages in the passport
2. Wedding photos and any other documents proving authenticity of the marriage.

• 2 application form (form – 113021).
• 2 sets of Appendix D (Family appendix for family).
• Valid passport and previous passport/s if any plus photocopies of the bio-data page, extension/alteration pages in the passport. Passport must be valid for at least 2 years.
• 2 recent passport size photographs in colour, full face, white background (no more than 3 months old). Do not staple the photos to the application form.
• Birth certificate (original + 2 photocopies). The birth certificate has to bee issued by the City Corporation or Pourashava.
• A written consent given from the parent staying in Bangladesh that the child is allowed to settle down in Sweden together with the applying parent.
• 2 copies of reference person’s passport.

• Applicant must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
• Applicant must submit visa application personally.
• 2 application forms (form MIGR 131011).
• Appendix D (Family appendix for applicants)
• 2 recent passport size photographs in colour, full face, light background. Do not staple the photos to the application form.(not more than 3 months old).
• The passport must be valid for at least two years.

1. Valid passport and previous passport/s if any.
2. 2 photocopies of the bio-data page, extension/alteration pages in the passport.
3. Original + 2 photocopies of Birth and Marriage certificates. Official English translations are required + 2 photocopies.
4. Written offer from the host family in Sweden stating the following: (Original + photocopy)
   • Maximum of 25 hours of household work per week
   • Free board and lodging
   • Salary of at least SEK 3,500 per month before tax
5. Certificate of admission to a course of Swedish language studies. (Original + photocopy)