Working in Sweden
In order to work in Sweden, you must have a work permit. Read more about how to apply for a work permit or for a residence permit as a self-employed person or a researcher.
News
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Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan will from 2 December 2024 contact the Swedish Consulate General in Istanbul
Until now citizens of, or persons otherwise legally residing in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, have had their applications for residence- and work permit handled by the Swedish Embassy in Moscow. From December 2 2024 you will instead have your applications handled by the Swedish Consulate General in Istanbul.
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Digital passport check now available for children
Thanks to a new function in the Freja app, passports of applicants with children under five can now be checked digitally.
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Round table discussion: What happens if you are laid off or dismissed?
At Migrationsverket Play, you can now listen to a recorded sound table discussion that is intended for those with work permits who have lost, or are at risk of losing, their job.
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Submit your application well in advance before Christmas and New Year’s vacation
Before this year’s longer vacation times around Christmas and New Year, the Swedish Migration Agency is asking all those applying for a work permit and all employers concerned to submit their application well in advance.
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If you live in Lebanon you need to continue to travel to other countries to visit the Swedish embassy
The embassy office in Beirut has opened for visitors again, but due to the security situation, the embassy’s activities remain restricted.