As of September 1, 2004, the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles is responsible for the following states: California, Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Utah, Washington State, New Mexico, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.
If you are a citizen of a country that is not a member of the European Union (EU) or the EEA and wish to work in Sweden, you must have a work permit sticker attached to your passport before entering the country.If you are a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Union or another EEA-country, you will not need a work permit to work in Sweden. Please contact the Consulate General of Sweden or visit the website of the Swedish Migration Board for further information.> The Swedish Migration Board
If your stay in Sweden exceeds three months you will also need to apply for a residence permit. If your work permit is valid for three months or less, you do not need a residence permit, but may be required to have an entry visa.
Please note that you will need a Swedish work permit even if you are not paid by a Swedish employer. If you are paid by a US source, your US employer must submit a letter stating your monthly salary during your stay in Sweden. Regardless of who pays your salary, the employer in Sweden must provide you with a written offer of work. The Swedish employer must register the employment with The Swedish Employment Office.Information about the process is found on the web-site of :> The Swedish Employment Office
Your employer needs to offer a salary, insurance benefits and other employment benefits for at least the equivalent of valid labor agreements or Swedish praxis within the type of occupation or branch. You must also have a place of residence in Sweden.
Work permits are limited to a particular occupation and/or a particular workplace. You may not change occupation or workplace without a renewed assessment of labor market needs.
A work permit does not entitle the holder to immigrate or acquire Swedish citizenship. The permit cannot be extended without reassessment of the needs of the labor market.
Detailed information and forms are available on the website of the Consulate General of Sweden in New York:> Working as an Employee> Starting a Business> Performing Artists> Athletes and Coaches> Au Pair Employment> Visiting Researchers> Spouses, Cohabitants and Children of Primary Applicants> Residence Permit Based on Family or Personal Connection