• Application for a work and residence permit.
• Two [2] photographs of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors. Your photograph must be:
- colour photo
- recent and of true likeness
- showing full face
- taken without head gear
- head coverings and hats are only acceptable due to religious beliefs, and
even then, may not cover any portion of the applicant's face - taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background
Photographs that do not conform to these standards will be rejected and may cause delay in processing the application.
• You must have a written offer of work in Sweden. Information about registration of offer of employment is found on the website of:
www.arbetsformedlingen.se
• Your employer shall guarantee you pay, 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 .
• 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.
All applications are forwarded to The Swedish Migration Board. The Embassy can not affect the processing time.
The visa fees (36.600 Naira including bank fee or 18 800 Naira including bank fee if the application refer to an extenSIOn of a work permit in the same occupation or with the same employer) are not refundable.
Applications are submitted Monday - Thursday between 10 am - 12 noon Telephone enquiries are available on number 0987/46913, 46915, 46916 or 257 14 between 08.30 - 10.00.
Please note:
All application forms can be found at www.migrationsverket.se