Denmark Start-Up Visa vs Sweden Self-Employment Permit
Denmark other route: 24 months. Sweden freelancer route: 24 months.
Built for: Freelancers.
One of these visas has limited data on file, so some rows read Not specified. Compare the published fields only.
- Duration
- 24 months
- Processing
- 4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 months
Eligibility guidance is not legal advice.
Side by side
Denmark Start-Up Visa
Sweden Self-Employment Permit
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Built for
Practical minimum age, years
Nationality restrictions
Processing time, minimum (weeks)
Where to apply
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum savings, one time
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Renewal cost, one time
Extra income per adult dependent
Extra income per child dependent
Employment types accepted
Local work permitted
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Language requirement
Required documents
Leads to permanent residency
Tax regime
US tax treaty
| Field | Denmark Start-Up Visa | Sweden Self-Employment Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Other | Freelancer |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | 24 | 24 |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Built for | Freelancers | Freelancers |
| Practical minimum age, years | 18 | 18 |
| Nationality restrictions | Non-EU nationals only | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | Denmark Start-Up Visa | Sweden Self-Employment Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum savings, one time | Not specified | $20,700 |
| Minimum investment, one time | $0 | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Business creation | Not applicable |
| Renewal cost, one time | Not specified | $190 |
| Extra income per adult dependent | Not specified | 50% |
| Extra income per child dependent | Not specified | 25% |
| Field | Denmark Start-Up Visa | Sweden Self-Employment Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Employment types accepted | Self-employed | Self-employed, Business owner |
| Local work permitted | Yes (Local work permitted) | No |
| Field | Denmark Start-Up Visa | Sweden Self-Employment Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, minimum (weeks) | 4 weeks | Not specified |
| Where to apply | You apply in two stages to two different entities. First, submit your business plan to Startup Denmark by email at...See where to apply on the visa page | 3 items listedSee where to apply on the visa page |
| Interview required | No | No |
| Medical exam required | No | No |
| Field | Denmark Start-Up Visa | Sweden Self-Employment Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | Yes | Yes |
| Field | Denmark Start-Up Visa | Sweden Self-Employment Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Tax regime | Worldwide | Not specified |
| US tax treaty | Not specified | Not specified |
| Field | Denmark Start-Up Visa | Sweden Self-Employment Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Local bank account required | No | No |
| Apostille required | No | Not specified |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |
| Language requirement | Not specified | Documented relevant knowledge in Swedish and/or English required; very good Swedish if extensive local contacts (e.g... |
| Required documents | 6 items listedSee full list on the visa page | 8 items listedSee full list on the visa page |