Work/Residence permit

Last activity 30 August 2018 by ekhfaiz

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Tile96New member28 August 2018 17:47:24

Hej everyone.
I have been researching this topic for a while now, and nobody gave me a direct answer.
So, as a citizen of BiH ( Not EU ), how can I come to Sverige?
Can I come to Sweden as a tourist ( without accomodation-sleeping in hostels or smth. ), and then look for a job, and apply for a work visa from Sverige?
Tack!

ekhfaizSweden Advisor29 August 2018 14:24:21

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To visit Sweden as tourist you must present evidence of accomodation and enough financial standing. If your economic situation looks weak you'll not be granted visa. Even if they feel your intention to visit is not tourism, you'll not get visa.

Next, thing job hunting on tourist visa, its possible in theory but in my opinion very less likely you'll get something. Because as soon as you'll tell employer you don't have permit to work, they'll tell you thanks. In general if you are in Sweden people will expect you to have permit to work. Just showing up in person is no special benefit as there are many who have permit and looking for work.

Tile96New member30 August 2018 17:51:20

Thank you!
So basically, my only option is to apply for a lot of jobs, and wait for an email?

ekhfaizSweden Advisor30 August 2018 18:01:51

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That's upto you if you want to still try your way. If you have excellent skills in your area, you'll get what you are looking for.

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