News archive for employers
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Pop-up passport control in Brazil will make travelling to Sweden easier for those who do not need a visa
On 27 March 2024, students and work permit applicants, who do not need a visa, can have their passports checked at the Swedish consulate in São Paulo, Brazil. -
Better service helps contributes to a competitive Sweden
On 29 January, the Swedish Migration Agency’s new way of working with work permits will be launched. Central to the new approach is a developed service for employers who recruit highly qualified workers. -
Highlighting highly qualified labour with a new work method
On 15 December, the current certification process for certified operators will be discontinued. Instead, on 29 January the Swedish Migration Agency will introduce a new way of sorting applications for work permits, in which employers that recruit highly qualified labour will receive prioritised service and quick decisions. -
How the increased maintenance requirement affects employers who hire workers from outside the EU
The Government has decided to raise the maintenance requirement for applicants for a work permit in Sweden. The new requirement comes into force on 1 November and means that employers must offer a monthly salary of at least SEK 27,360.