Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: Sweden does not offer a specific 'retirement visa'. Non-EU citizens typically apply for a residence permit for 'self-sufficient persons' (uppehållstillstånd för dig som har egen försörjning) to live in Sweden long-term without working, which serves as the de facto retirement option.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate comprehensive financial means to support themselves without working, hold valid comprehensive health insurance, and have no intention to seek employment in Sweden.
Processing Time: ~180 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Moving-to-Sweden/Self-sufficient-persons.html
Summary: Allows non-EU retirees to reside in Sweden long-term, requiring applicants to prove substantial financial self-sufficiency and health insurance, as no dedicated retirement visa exists. Provides a path to enjoy Sweden's lifestyle.