Working as an Employee in Sweden

The Consulate General of Sweden in New York will close at the end of 2009 and an Honorary Consulate General will open on January 4, 2010, to provide certain services to Swedish citizens and conduct commercial, cultural and public affairs.

The last day to apply for visas and residence permits at the Consulate General of Sweden in New York was Friday, December 18, 2009.

After that date, pending applications will be forwarded to the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC. The Honorary Consulate General in New York will begin to accept new visa and residence permit applications on January 7.

Please ensure that your passport does not expire during your stay in Sweden. The expiration date of your permit (if granted) may not extend beyond the expiration date of your passport. Also note once your application has been submitted to the Consulate General you are not allowed to enter Sweden until a decision has been made.

Please submit the following documents:

• Application for Swedish work permit (form #149011), completed, signed and dated, and including detailed contact information.
  
  
• National passport or other travel document.
  
  
• Notarized copy of US Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R), if applicable.
  
  
• 2 passport photos, in color, taken from the front with the face depicted at a straight angle.  Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted.
  
  
• Written offer of employment in Sweden, completed by employer on a special form available for download at the following link on the website of the Swedish Migration Board: www.migrationsverket.se
  
  Your employer must then send the form to you so that you can enclose it with your application. (Your employer must guarantee pay, insurance coverage and other terms of employment equal to at least the collective agreement or Swedish practise in the profession or the branch of trade. You must be fully prepared to leave Sweden when your term of employment is over.)
  
  
• Application fee, in the form of one money order or certified bank check. The money order/certified check should be made payable to DER Dangoor LLC if you file the application at the Honorary Consulate General in New York, and Embassy of Sweden if you file at the Embassy in Washington DC.
  
  
• Self-addressed stamped envelope or self-addressed pre-paid FedEx packing slip for return of passport.

How much does it cost?

The non-refundable application fee is $290.

How do I submit my application?

Applications with all required documents may be delivered in person during visiting hours or mailed directly to the following address:

Honorary Consulate General of Sweden
445 Park Avenue, 21st floor
New York, NY 10022

Applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope or self-addressed pre-paid FedEx packing slip for return of passport.

Due to the large number of applications, the Honorary Consulate General will NOT be able to confirm receipt of your documents. If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please use registered mail or a delivery service such as FedEx that enables you to track packages online.

Please note that you might be requested to provide additional documentation.

How long does it take?

An estimated time of 2-3 months is usually required to process your application.

Processing your application

Once all the documents have been received your case will be forwarded to the Swedish Migration Board. Your passport will be kept at the Consulate General until a decision has been made. Your permit, if granted, will be attached to your passport and returned.

You can request the return of your passport anytime during the application process.  If you wish to have your passport returned immediately include a written request with your application.  Please note that you will be required to pay double postage.

May my family come with me?

Your family, i.e. spouse/cohabitant and children under 18, can obtain residence permits for the same period as you.

The co-application must be completed and submitted with the primary application.  Please refer to the section on co-application for detailed instructions.

Further questions?

Specific questions about visas, residence and work permits are answered at 212-583-2555 between 2 and 3 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.