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Frequently asked questions
General questions
What happens if I want to change employer or job?
What happens if I lose my job?
What is SSYK?
Where do I submit my application?
Do I have to work full-time to be granted a work permit?
Can I have more than one job at the same time?
What does "come into force" mean?
I have applied for an extension of my permit in Sweden but have not yet received my new permit. Can I travel abroad before I receive my new permit?
How much does it cost to apply for a work permit?
How do I find out about my decision?
What happens if I lose my job?
What is SSYK?
Where do I submit my application?
Do I have to work full-time to be granted a work permit?
Can I have more than one job at the same time?
What does "come into force" mean?
I have applied for an extension of my permit in Sweden but have not yet received my new permit. Can I travel abroad before I receive my new permit?
How much does it cost to apply for a work permit?
How do I find out about my decision?
Asylum seekers
What documents do I need to submit with my application for a work permit as an asylum seeker?
I have been an asylum seeker and plan to apply for a work permit. My family have also applied for asylum. Can they get residence permits together with me?
My application for asylum has been refused but I have a job. What do I need to do to get a work permit?
I am an asylum seeker and have had two part-time jobs at the same time over the last six months. Can I add the wages together in order to show that I can support myself?
I have been an asylum seeker and plan to apply for a work permit. My family have also applied for asylum. Can they get residence permits together with me?
My application for asylum has been refused but I have a job. What do I need to do to get a work permit?
I am an asylum seeker and have had two part-time jobs at the same time over the last six months. Can I add the wages together in order to show that I can support myself?
Employers
What insurance must I as an employer offer the employee?
I want to employ a person who needs a work permit. What do I have to do as an employer?
I am an employer and do not have a collective agreement. Do I still need to seek comments from the union and how do I know which union organisation to approach?
How do I as an employer, advertise a post in Sweden and the EU?
I want to employ a person who needs a work permit. What do I have to do as an employer?
I am an employer and do not have a collective agreement. Do I still need to seek comments from the union and how do I know which union organisation to approach?
How do I as an employer, advertise a post in Sweden and the EU?
EU/EEA citizens
What happens if I want to change employer or job?
What happens if I lose my job?
What is SSYK?
Where do I submit my application?
Do I have to work full-time to be granted a work permit?
Can I have more than one job at the same time?
What does "come into force" mean?
I have applied for an extension of my permit in Sweden but have not yet received my new permit. Can I travel abroad before I receive my new permit?
How much does it cost to apply for a work permit?
How do I find out about my decision?
What happens if I lose my job?
What is SSYK?
Where do I submit my application?
Do I have to work full-time to be granted a work permit?
Can I have more than one job at the same time?
What does "come into force" mean?
I have applied for an extension of my permit in Sweden but have not yet received my new permit. Can I travel abroad before I receive my new permit?
How much does it cost to apply for a work permit?
How do I find out about my decision?
Students
I´ve just finished my studies here in Sweden and would like to stay and work. Is it true that there are new rules that say I can stay here and look for work for six months?
I have completed my studies at a Swedish university and college and have been offered work. Can I apply and be granted a work permit when I am in Sweden?
I have completed my studies at a Swedish university and college and have been offered work. Can I apply and be granted a work permit when I am in Sweden?
Trade unions
Residence permit card
I have a new passport from my country of origin. What should I do to get a new residence permit card?
How long do I have to wait until I receive my UT card if I have had my photograph and fingerprints taken at the embassy?
I will travel abroad but I only have a residence permit sticker in my passport. Is it still valid?
I have a permanent residence permit and I have a new passport. How can I receive a new permanent residence permit stickers in my passport?
I have applied for an extension of my permit and want my UT-card sent to a Swedish embassy, as I will be abroad until I receive my extension. Is that possible?
Will the Swedish mission abroad send the residence permit card the same way the Migration Board Permit Units do, or is a personal visit required to collect it?
I have a permanent residence permit. Can I get a residence permit card issued for 5 years even if my passport expires before then?
I´ve got married and changed my name. How do I get a new card with my new name?
The information on my card is wrong. What should I do?
I have been waiting for my card for more than a week but I haven´t received it at home. I´m travelling tomorrow; who should I turn to for help?
I've had a card for a while and have now registered in the national registry. Do I need a new card?
What should I do if I lose my card?
I have to travel a long way to get to the embassy. Is there no other way?
Who must submit finger prints?
Where do I go to submit a photo and finger prints?
How long do I have to wait until I receive my UT card if I have had my photograph and fingerprints taken at the embassy?
I will travel abroad but I only have a residence permit sticker in my passport. Is it still valid?
I have a permanent residence permit and I have a new passport. How can I receive a new permanent residence permit stickers in my passport?
I have applied for an extension of my permit and want my UT-card sent to a Swedish embassy, as I will be abroad until I receive my extension. Is that possible?
Will the Swedish mission abroad send the residence permit card the same way the Migration Board Permit Units do, or is a personal visit required to collect it?
I have a permanent residence permit. Can I get a residence permit card issued for 5 years even if my passport expires before then?
I´ve got married and changed my name. How do I get a new card with my new name?
The information on my card is wrong. What should I do?
I have been waiting for my card for more than a week but I haven´t received it at home. I´m travelling tomorrow; who should I turn to for help?
I've had a card for a while and have now registered in the national registry. Do I need a new card?
What should I do if I lose my card?
I have to travel a long way to get to the embassy. Is there no other way?
Who must submit finger prints?
Where do I go to submit a photo and finger prints?
Page updated: 2011-07-08
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