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Swedish Embassy in UK11 Montagu Place
London
W1H 2AL
T: +44-(0)20-7917 6400
F: +44-(0)20-7724 4174
E-mail: ambassaden.london@foreign.ministry.se
E-mail visa department: ambassaden.london-visum@foreign.ministry.se
For more information, please contact the Embassy directly.
British Council SwedenPermitsEU-Citizens need only a valid passport when entering the country and can stay in Sweden for a period of three months without any permits. For longer stays a residency permit is required but a work permit is not necessary. Residency permits can be obtained from the Swedish Embassy before departure.
TaxAfter receiving a residence permit you need to be entered into the Swedish population register with the Swedish tax authorities,. Non-resident individuals and companies are required to pay tax on any income earned in Sweden. The withholding tax rate is 15%. Royalties are exempt.