Self-Employment Permit (Eget företag) for Iranian citizens

Eligibility for the Self-Employment Permit (Eget företag) is set by Migrationsverket. Iranian applicants must meet the general route criteria plus any nationality- or location-specific intake requirements described in the current corridor guidance above.

a Kingdom of Sweden consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Specific intake (online portal, biometrics centre, or in-country lodgement) is determined by Migrationsverket — confirm the current intake channel on the primary source linked above before filing.

Tourist-entry rules for Iranian nationals change periodically and are separate from the Self-Employment Permit (Eget företag). Check the destination government's current entry guidance before travel.

For initial self-employed permits, the Swedish Migration Agency reports that 75% of complete applications are decided within 8 months and incomplete applications within 13 months. Initial self-employed applications; complete/incomplete 75% bands. Iranian applicants usually file via a Kingdom of Sweden consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence, and appointment or post-specific backlogs can add to the wait. Source: Swedish Migration Agency - Self-employed people, verified 10 September 2026.

Employee permit -> permanent residence after 4 qualifying work years in 7; self-employed permit -> possible permanent residence after 2 qualifying years; citizenship is a separate residence-based step. The route leads to Permanent residence permit, then Swedish citizenship. See Swedish Migration Agency - Citizenship for adults for the qualifying-residence rules.

Only if the arrangement meets the full business test: you run the Swedish business, have crucial responsibility, own at least 51%, have a credible budget and customer contacts/networks, and meet the experience, language, and funding requirements. A client contract alone is not enough.

For personal support, Migrationsverket requires at least SEK 200,000 for you, plus SEK 100,000 for an accompanying spouse and SEK 50,000 for each accompanying child. Separately, you must have enough own funds to run or buy the business; loans are normally not accepted.

Yes. When extending after at least 2 years, you may request permanent residence if you have met the permit conditions and run the business in Sweden for at least 2 years. You must show sustainable self-support from taxed business income, realistic plans and stable finances, and good conduct.

Normally no: a first application must be made from outside Sweden. Migrationsverket lists limited exceptions for certain people already holding qualifying work, higher-education, researcher, traineeship, post-study/job-search, or temporary-protection permits; apply before the current permit expires.