Facts

Who decides my case?
The Swedish Migration Board decides your case.
The Embassy sends your application to the Migration Board.

The work permit must be entered in your passport before your arrival in Sweden. You cannot travel to Sweden and wait for a decision here.

You will be notified by the Embassy or Consulate where you submitted your application (or which you stated when you applied via the Internet).

How long will I have to wait for a decision?
You must submit your application at least six weeks before your estimated date of arrival in Sweden.

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. If you have a work permit valid for at least six months, your spouse/cohabitant can also obtain one for the same period.

Remember!
The Embassy can not help you find a job in Sweden. You will be expected to contact potential employers yourself.

You will stay in Sweden for a limited time and will not be entitled to the same social benefits as permanent residents. Therefore, it is important that you beforehand find out what insurance cover you have.

Rejection of an application for a work permit cannot be appealed.

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Work permit for Sweden

You must have a work permit in order to work in Sweden. Once you have been granted a permit, it must be entered into your passport before your arrival. Swedes, foreign citizens already living in Sweden and EU/EEA citizens have preference over others in obtaining work in Sweden. If the offer of work is for more than three months you will also require a Swedish residence permit. If you will be in Sweden for less than three months, you will not require a residence permit. You may, however, require an entry visa.

The requirements for a work permit are as follows:

1. Application for a work and residence permit.

2. Two [2] photographs of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors.

3. You must have a written offer of work in Sweden from your future employer. Information about registration of offer of employment is found on the website of the Migration Board.

Your employer shall guarantee your salary, insurance coverage and other terms of employment equal to at least the collective agreement or Swedish practice in the profession or the branch of trade. The relevant Union must be given the oppurtunity to state an opinion on the terms of employment.

4. You must be fully prepared to leave Sweden when your term of employment is over.

Your residence permit must be entered in your passport before your arrival in Sweden.

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